Boulder County, Colo. – A series of four community meetings has been scheduled to address post-fire issues and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the Fourmile Canyon wildfire which began on Sept. 6, consumed 174 residential structures, and cost $9.5 million to contain.

Working with the fire chiefs from Sugar Loaf, Sunshine, Four Mile, and Gold Hill fire protection districts, as well as the Gold Hill Town Meeting Mayor, Boulder County elected officials and staff are seeking input from the community and looking for the best ways to support residents as they move ahead in rebuilding their homes and restoring their lands after the fire.

The meetings are intended for all affected property owners and renters who are dealing with post-fire issues related to public health and safety, environmental rehabilitation, soil stabilization, road maintenance and erosion concerns.

Separate meetings are being scheduled for residents who have lost homes in the fire as county staff work with property owners to address their specific needs around direct assistance, rebuilding and permitting, water and septic, and debris management.

The four community meetings are scheduled by fire protection district:

Gold Hill: Thursday, Oct. 7, 7-9 p.m., Gold Hill Elementary School, 890 Main St.
Four Mile: Monday, Oct. 11, 7-9 p.m., Salina School House, 536 Gold Run Road
Sugar Loaf: Tuesday, Oct. 12, 7-9 p.m., Fire Station # 2, 1360 Sugarloaf Road
Sunshine: Thursday, Oct. 14, 7-9 p.m., Fire Station # 1, 311 County Road 83

Residents are invited to attend any of the meetings, but are encouraged to attend the one closest to their home to discuss issues specific to their immediate area.

For more information about the meetings, contact Garry Sanfacon at 720-564-2642 or Ryan Ludlow at 720-564-2641.
SOURCE: Boulder County press release