Similar to other rapidly unfolding events, accuracy in reporting is one of the early victims in an incident. The Quarry fire was first reported as being in an "isolated area with little access", implying low probability of human presence. Now we learn that the fire is "just off the [trail] switchbacks" (per Jeffco). Given the probable "nookies" of a century old abandoned quarry, that makes it highly probable of human origin compared to a latent smoldering from a lightening strike. You could have anything from a true accident, a vagrant with a "comfort fire", or a cult ritual with candles gone awry.





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