Wildfire
Boulder moves to annex wildfire-vulnerable neighborhood southwest of Wonderland Lake
Property owners will vote later this year on joining the city, a move that would bring city water, fire hydrants and road upgrades to an area repeatedly threatened by wildfire.
‘A really bad fire season’? Boulder County official warns conditions are already in place
After a dry winter, a county fire manager explains what crews are seeing and how residents should think about risk heading into spring.
Boulder crews respond to vegetation fire near Chautauqua
Half-acre vegetation fire south of Chautauqua near Mesa Trail in Boulder largely burned out as crews respond.
Goat Trail wildfire in Boulder prompts evacuation warning in North Boulder
Sheriff’s office urges residents in the warning area to gather essentials and evacuate early if they may need extra time.
Boulder’s powerlines pose wildfire risk. Why are so many still above ground?
A 1970 deal set the pace for undergrounding. Fifty years later, costs still limit how quickly Boulder can bury its remaining powerlines.
Three recent Boulder fires were likely human-caused, officials say
While investigations continue, city officials ramp up resilience work as dry conditions fuel spread. Residents are urged to remain cautious.
‘A really bad fire season’? Boulder County official warns conditions are already in place
After a dry winter, a county fire manager explains what crews are seeing and how residents should think about risk heading into spring.
Boulder crews respond to vegetation fire near Chautauqua
Half-acre vegetation fire south of Chautauqua near Mesa Trail in Boulder largely burned out as crews respond.
Goat Trail wildfire in Boulder prompts evacuation warning in North Boulder
Sheriff’s office urges residents in the warning area to gather essentials and evacuate early if they may need extra time.
Boulder’s powerlines pose wildfire risk. Why are so many still above ground?
A 1970 deal set the pace for undergrounding. Fifty years later, costs still limit how quickly Boulder can bury its remaining powerlines.