The Advisory issued at 1:35 p.m. for the areas surrounding NCAR due to the Dinosaur Fire remains in effect until further notice. Fire crews will continue working overnight. There are no evacuation orders for the Dinosaur Fire at this time. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times. An... read more →
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Jul
12
Jul
12
Over 75 firefighters continue to work on the #DinosaurFire in South Boulder. The Call Center (303-413-7730) will remain open until 5 p.m. today. If you have not yet signed up to receive text updates during disasters, you can do so now by texting BOCOinfo to 888777. Check BoulderODM.gov for maps... read more →
Jul
12
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued an air quality health advisory due to wildfire smoke from Dinosaur Fire in southern Boulder County. The advisory stands from Friday, July 12, from 1 p.m. to Saturday, July 13, at 9 a.m. If smoke is thick, stay indoors, especially... read more →
Jul
12
As of 2:30 p.m., the fire is estimated at 3.5 acres and remains slow moving. Over 75 firefighters are on scene. Two helicopters are actively dropping water on the fire. Stay safe and informed by checking BoulderODM.gov for maps and updates. For more information, including maps, please visit: www.boulderodm.gov
Jul
12
An Advisory has been issued for the areas surrounding NCAR due to a wildfire just west of this location. Fire crews are on scene. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times. This Advisory stands Until Further Notice. While there are no evacuation orders for the Dinosaur Fire at... read more →
Jul
12
To receive text alerts on the Dinosaur Fire, community members can text BOCOinfo to the number 888777. The request only needs to be made once. The service is free, except for any data usage charges that might apply.
Jul
12
Avoid the area west of NCAR. All trails are closed in the area. Multiple crews, including air assets are working to contain and extinguish fire. Fire is ¼ mile west of NCAR with slow spread and is currently estimated at approximately 3-5 acres.
Jul
12
Boulder County Fire Crews are responding to the Dinosaur Fire near the Mallory Cave Trail, located west of NCAR at the 2nd switchback. Three air assets are en route, and the fire is slow-moving at this time. Important Reminder: Please do not call 911 unless you have an emergency. Crews... read more →
Jul
10
The Boulder Office of Disaster Management (ODM) added text messaging to the ways community members can choose to stay informed during a disaster. This is an enhancement to the current communications process, which relies heavily on the ODM website and social media. The keyword text messaging system will only be... read more →
Apr
16
The Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Report for 2023 is now posted in the Recovery Section as a pdf file. The report highlights actions taken during 2023 related to specific projects identified in the original 2022 FEMA approved Hazard Mitigation Plan.