Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in effect for unincorporated plains areas east of Hwy 93, Broadway, and US 36.

Monday, March 16, High Fire Danger Day. No open burning in Boulder County.

Emergency Status
Mar 19

#SunshineFire Updates

– Estimate 62 acres (previously reported as higher due to mapping miscalculation).

– Current estimate is 20% containment

– All 8 aircraft active; 1 SEAT (Ft Collins), 1 heavy air tanker (JeffCo), 2 Chinook (National Guard), 2 Blackhawk (Nat’l Guard), 1 Lead, 1 MMA. Bucket drop target start is at 0830.

– Public Call Center line is now open for non-emergency calls. 303-413-7730.

– No reports of loss of property, structures, or of any injuries.

– Boulder Canyon closure at 9th Street westbound

– Eldora Ski Resort pass holders should avoid 119 today and take alternate routes

– Betasso Preserve & Bald Mountain Open Spaces as well as Boulder OSMP trails in the Red Rocks, Sanitas, Sunshine Canyon and Wonderland Lake areas are closed.