Someone playing with fireworks in the mid-afternoon of a hot, dry day sparked a brush fire that burned a quarter of an acre of land in Jefferson County on Wednesday.
The fire was caused by a Roman candle firework, according to South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR).
It started around 3:45 p.m. in the open space behind a home at 7573 W. Elmhurst Dr., the department said.
"Please do not use any type of firework in or near vegetation," SMFR urged on Twitter.
Firefighters were able to put out the fire after it burned one-quarter of an acre and were still on scene around 5:30 p.m. putting out hot spots.
The department said they have not determined whether or not they will fine or charge the kids who were playing with the fireworks.
Jefferson County is under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions this month. The use of all fireworks is prohibited within Jefferson County while it is under a fire restriction.