{"id":2200,"date":"2026-07-01T17:36:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T17:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coloradospringsmoverss.com\/?p=2200"},"modified":"2026-07-01T17:36:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T17:36:08","slug":"lightning-strikes-golfer-sparks-fire-on-lakewood-golf-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coloradospringsmoverss.com\/?p=2200","title":{"rendered":"Lightning strikes golfer, sparks fire on Lakewood golf course"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lightning struck a Lakewood golf course on Tuesday, sparking a fire and sending one golfer to the hospital, according to West Metro Fire Rescue.<\/p>\n

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West Metro officials first reported the lightning strike at the Fox Hollow Golf Course, 13410 W. Morrison Road, in Lakewood\u2019s Ward 5 shortly before 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.<\/p>\n

The lightning struck a pocket of dead and dry fuel in a \u201crough\u201d area of the golf course, sparking a fire that slowly spread across 2 acres \u2014 87,120 square feet \u2014 before it was contained, according to the agency.<\/p>\n

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Crews are working on building line around the fire, and containment. Fire growth has stopped. https:\/\/t.co\/ThxkHZWJ4Y pic.twitter.com\/FKixZ1e0ZF<\/p>\n

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Paramedics took one person who was struck by lightning near the golf course\u2019s sixth hole to the hospital, West Metro officials said.<\/p>\n

Firefighters stayed at the scene of the fire for several hours after it was contained, monitoring for pockets of heat and potential flare-ups. Video posted by the fire department showed crews soaking the burn area and still-smoking embers well after sunset.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe flames may get the attention, but mop-up is one of the most important parts of fighting a wildland fire,\u201d West Metro officials wrote on social media. \u201cFirefighters move methodically through the burned area, digging into ash, pulling apart smoldering logs and brush, and extinguishing hidden pockets of heat. Even a single ember left behind can reignite if conditions are right.\u201d<\/p>\n

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