Wildfire northwest of Golden prompts evacuations

GOLDEN, Colo. — People who were evacuated because of a wildfire near Golden Saturday night have been allowed to return to their homes.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) said the Bear Fire started along Bear Road in Golden Gate Canyon at around 6:30 p.m. It’s estimated to be 7-8 acres in size.

JCSO said deputies went door to door evacuating residents. Four homes were evacuated in all. No structures were lost, but one home was threatened.

A pre-evacuation notice was sent to a…