At the request of Allenspark Fire Protection District, Boulder County Sheriff's Dispatch launched a pre-evacuation Everbridge emergency telephone message at 4:32 a.m. that read: This is the Boulder County Sheriff's Office Emergency Notification System. At 04:32:50 on 10-24-2020 a Pre-Evacuation has been issued for the area(s) of Wild Basin to... read more →
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Oct
24
Oct
23
The latest update on the CalWood and Lefthand Canyon Fires as of 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23: Fire behavior was minimal on both fires today. The #CalWoodFire is now 66% contained and remains at 10,073 acres. The #LefthandCanyonFire remains 100% contained at 460 acres. The CalWood and Lefthand Canyon Fire... read more →
Oct
23
We have been receiving questions about water quality and safety in the #CalWoodFire and #LefthandCanyonFire areas. Please follow this guidance from Boulder County Public Health. https://www.bouldercounty.org/safety/fire/wells-and-wastewater-after-a-fire/
Oct
23
Rocky Mountain Black IMT firefighting operations for the #CalwoodFire are active from 24000-30000 S. St. Vrain Drive (Hwy 7) west of the #TownofLyons. (This includes the stretch of #SH7 just west of Old St. Vrain Rd. up to Conifer Hill/Spruce Dr.) Because of these continuing fire operations, Sheriff's Office personnel... read more →
Oct
23
State Hwy 7, Lyons, west of the Town of Lyons and east of Raymond Riverside is closed at New Bridge/Hall Ranch Open Space. #CalWoodFire firefighting apparatus is in use on that stretch of road, so vehicle traffic is not allowed. Access to Raymond Riverside (and all points west of the... read more →
Oct
23
Calwood and Lefthand Canyon Fire Update Friday, October 23, 2020, 9:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Black Troy Hagan, Incident Commander Lefthand Canyon Fire 100% Contained; CalWood Fire Containment Increases Current Situation: Firefighters took advantage of the cold front that moved into the area on Thursday to significantly increase... read more →
Oct
23
Residents may return (and stay) home. Restrictions to RESIDENTS have been lifted.* Please check in with the law enforcement official at the soft road closure to your neighborhood and be ready to show information that proves your residency in that area. Contractors and third-party vendors are not yet allowed to... read more →
Oct
23
The public call center for #CalWoodFire and #LefthandCanyonFire will be CLOSED this weekend. Please call 303-413-7730 today between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. if you have any questions or concerns.
Oct
23
Boulder County residents who have been impacted by the #CalWoodFire and #LefthandCanyonFire can get help with a range of needs from a newly opened virtual Disaster Assistance Center. Services include food and health coverage assistance, help with transportation and clean-up and debris removal, and mental health supports. The bilingual Disaster... read more →
Oct
22
October 22 Evening Update: Crews took advantage of the weather today to make additional progress towards containment on both fires. Firefighters on the #LefthandCanyonFire worked through the day to finish mopping up and patrolling containment lines. As of tonight, the Lefthand Canyon Fire is 100% contained and remained at 460... read more →