Stage 1 fire restrictions in western Boulder County. Fire restrictions rescinded in eastern Boulder County.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.