Denver high school evacuated due to grass fire; multiple roads closed

THORNTON, Colo. (KRDO) -- Law enforcement announces that a Denver high school was evacuated due to a grass fire, which closed multiple roads in the area.

According to the Thornton Police Department, Pinnacle High School and nearby businesses were evacuated. Police say that officers had to perform door-to-door evacuations in neighborhoods to the northeast of the fire.

Law enforcement reports that I-25 was closed in both directions between Thornton Parkway and 84th Avenue as a precautionary measure due to limited visibility for several hours. The highway has since reopened.

Those evacuating were asked to go to Water World. Police say the fire is contained, and first responders are working to contain hot spots.

According to police, no residential structures were damaged or burned.

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