The #RogersFire is currently contained. The #WagonwheelGapFire is NOT currently contained. Crews are still on-scene at both fire locations. Evacuations remain in place for #WagonWheelGapFire we hope to lift them soon and will update when we are able.
Feb
10
Feb
10
Mandatory evacuations have been lifted for #RogersFire w/ the exception of a couple of homes w/in active fire zone. Call 303-413-7730 for more information. Current road closures for #Rogers Fire: Nelson Rd from 51st to 63rd - both directions 49th/51st from Saint Vrain to Nelson - both directions.
Feb
10
A map of the wildfires and road closures is available at: http://boulder.maps.arcgis.com/apps/PublicInformation/index.html?appid=cd569c1a616f4b258681716bbe5418f0 This map will be updated throughout the day as needed.
Feb
10
Due to the #RogersFire and #WagonWheelGapFire the following roads are closed: 61st & Nelson - eastbound 69th & St. Vrain - southbound 65th & Nelson - northbound Lee Hill & WW Gap Bow Mtn & WW Gap Reminder: sign-up at boco911alert.com to receive messages about imminent threats & hazards by... read more →
Feb
10
Longmont Humane Society is acting as a small animal shelter for #RogersFire. Large animal shelter at Boulder County Fairgrounds. The Exhibit Building at the Boulder County Fairgrounds is also an evacuation point for people. Safety reminder: if you're near a wildfire, do NOT wait for reverse 9-1-1 notification from dispatch if... read more →
Feb
10
We are working two wild land fires in Boulder County. The #RogersFire, is a large grass fire near the 5000 block of Nelson Road. One hundred and twenty-five homes have been evacuated and 29 additional homes are in pre-evacuation mode. The second fire is the #WagonWheelGapFire which is on Wagon Wheel... read more →
Aug
30
NWS Boulder and Boulder OEM have been monitoring storm and flash flooding activity west of Boulder (Fourmile, Eldorado Springs, Sunshine Canyon, Boulder Canyon). Storms over areas west of Boulder and within Boulder Canyon have weakened, but flash flooding in Eldorado Springs, Sunshine Canyon, upper Mapleton, and Fourmile Canyon is still... read more →
Jul
31
While the Cold Springs Fire was declared fully "out" on Sunday, July 17, work continues at the Office of Emergency Management to analyze the response to the fire and to continually improve upon community outreach and communications during an emergency like the fire. Information that was posted here during the wildfire... read more →
Jul
22
The portable showers and community water totes, handwashing stations, and porta toilets delivered to the #ColdSpringsFire burn area to assist residents who returned home to no electricity and a lack of fresh water supplies have now served their purpose and appear to be no longer needed by local residents. The units will be picked up and... read more →
Jul
19
Services will continue to be available to households impacted by the Cold Springs Fire. The Boulder County Disaster Assistance Center in Nederland will continue to operate at the Nederland Community Center (750 Highway 72 North) through tomorrow, Wednesday, July 20 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.). Operations will end at this location... read more →