Mandatory evacuation notices were once again pushed out to residents this morning - if you are within the mandatory evacuation zone please evacuate. NEW: A pre-evacuation notice was sent to 174 new contacts this morning. The attached image shows the area of this pre-evacuation zone. This means anyone within this... read more →
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THIS WAS THE FIRE BAN IN EFFECT FOR THIS DATE. AS THE FIRE BAN WAS AMENDED, IT WAS UPDATED ON THIS SITE. FOR THE MOST CURRENT FIRE BAN INFORMATION, SEE: BOULDERSHERIFF.ORG. A Fire Ban in is effect and open burning and the sale and use of fireworks is prohibited... read more →
Jul
09
We are going to keep the EOC open all night to fill resource orders and other requests from the Incident Command Center (on location near the fire), but the public call center will close at 11 p.m. and reopen by 7 a.m. tomorrow. Don't worry! We're not going home, but the... read more →
Jul
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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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As of 9 p.m., the Cold Springs Fire is estimated at 226 acres. More than 250 responders will be working overnight including fire and law enforcement personnel. More firefighters and support will be arriving Sunday. A Fire Ban is in effect for all of Boulder County.
Jul
09
The Non-Emergency Call Center will stay open tonight until 11 p.m. Our call takers have been taking a steady stream of calls from concerned area residents who have homes within the evacuation center. At this point we do not have details or addresses of the specific structures that have been destroyed or damaged in... read more →
Jul
09
Anyone wanting to donate goods, equipment, or space in their homes - please wait until requests are made. Currently there are no outstanding needs. If donations of volunteers are needed that information will be posted here.
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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,... read more →
Jul
09
From the National Weather Service: Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. Tonight will remain dry. Winds will be west at 5-10mph although they could become more southeast around midnight with the same speeds. Very high fire danger will be in place from late Sunday... read more →
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Boulder Humane Society has been taking in evacuated pets, but they will be closing shortly. If evacuees need a pet to be sheltered for the evening they can call 303-441-4444 and have a deputy pick up the pet to be sheltered. #ColdSpringsFire