Boulder County Wildfire: Evacuations Underway as Blaze Spreads in Fourmile Canyon
An evacuation order was issued at 5:51 p.m. for the area near 519 Wild Turkey Trail in Fourmile Canyon, Colorado.
A rapidly spreading wildfire in Boulder County, Colorado, has prompted evacuation orders and warnings for residents in the Fourmile Canyon area. The fire, estimated to be around one acre in size, has moderate potential for spread according to incident command.
A mandatory evacuation order was issued at 5:51 p.m. for the area surrounding 519 Wild Turkey Trail, directing residents to use Evening Star Road for safe evacuation and to avoid Wild Turkey Trail. Emergency officials have issued alerts through the Boulder County Sheriff's Office Emergency Notification System.
Residents in the affected area can access a map and detailed information on evacuation procedures through the BOCO911Alert.org website. A subsequent alert expanded the evacuation warning to a larger portion of Fourmile Canyon, advising residents to prepare to evacuate or evacuate immediately if needed.
In response to high fire danger, a Stage 1 fire ban has been enacted across the area, driven by unseasonably warm temperatures and extremely dry fuels. The National Weather Service had earlier issued a fire weather watch, citing humidity levels as low as 9%.
Residents are advised to stay informed and follow evacuation instructions from emergency officials. The situation is being closely monitored, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
