The fire perimeter Map of the #ColdSpringsFire from this morning (latest available) (4MB)
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Jul
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Boulder County, Colo. - A Damage Assessment Team was escorted by the Incident Management Team to survey damage identified by ground crews. The land survey resulted in identifying three homes that are destroyed. These homes each included one outbuilding each that was also destroyed (for a total of 6 destroyed... read more →
Jul
10
FYI - Residents who are evacuating do NOT need to cut their own power or gas. Xcel is set up in the area to do neighborhood-wide or street-specific power cuts. Please only switch off breakers if you feel the need, do NOT pull meters or cut gas lines.
Jul
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Below are suggestions and precautions for all categories of wildland fire chemicals and long-term retardants. Retardant contains ammonia and will sting if it gets into cuts or scratches or comes into contact with chapped or sunburned skin. Wash thoroughly with a gentle soap and water to remove all residues, as... read more →
Jul
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention When power has been out, the use of alternative sources of fuel or electricity for heating, cooling, or cooking can cause carbon monoxide to build up in a home, garage, or camper. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and... read more →
Jul
10
COMMUNITY MEETING SCHEDULED - A meeting to update community members on the status of the #ColdSpringsFire has been scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at Nederland High School. Representatives from multiple agencies will be on hand to provide information and answer questions.
Jul
10
Even if you don't currently see smoke or flames, it is difficult to predict the condition of air quality related to the current Boulder County fires. High winds today will push smoke around. In general, if you can see OR smell smoke, it is recommended that you avoid outdoor physical... read more →
Jul
10
Refrigerated items are safe if the power is off for no more than about four hours. If the power has been off for more four hours: Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed Open the refrigerator as little as possible. Discard any perishable food (such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs,... read more →
Jul
10
We still don't need donations or offers of help. However, if you want to sign-up to be alerted in case we should need volunteer assistance as part of this event, please go the Volunteer Sign-Up page at www.HelpColoradoNow.org and fill in your email address and contact information.
Jul
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Hurricane Hill - between Hwy 119 and Ridge Rd. St. Anton Summer Access Road - between Hwy 119 and Ridge Rd Sugarloaf Rd - between Switzerland Trail and Peak to Peak Hwy Peak to Peak Hwy between Sugarloaf and Ridge Road Silver Point to Peak to Peak Highway Cold Springs... read more →