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Boulder High winds and Fire Danger today. Small fire on Lee Hill #boulderfire
0November 12, 2011
11/12/12:31 Lee Hill fire: Roughly 50 firefighters are on scene right now.
The fire in Fourmile is in the 3000 block of Fourmile. The fire was last estimated to be approximately 200 feet wide. Latest reports indicate figrefighters have contained the fire. Lee Hill and Old Stage are re open and evacs cancelled. Deertrail remains closed.
163 reverse 911 calls went out. Fire department is monitoring both fires but danger has been lifter. Lee Hill fire appears to be started by wind blowing branch on power lines. 1 structure, a garage was lost and and auto was burned.
Fire command center is at Lee Hill.
3000 block of Fourmile fire ( carterfire was started by down power lines according to OEM spokesperson.
OEM reports:
11/12 12:05 p.m. – Boulder Wildfires
There are two fires in Boulder County. There is currently no threat to the City of Boulder.
First responders are on scene at both sites. The Emergency Operations Center is open and monitoring the situation, providing support as needed.
The fire at Lee Hill and Deer Trail is approximately 1-2 acres in size. An evacuation order has been issued for all residents in a one mile radius of the intersection of Deer Trail and Lee Hill. Roughly 50 firefighters are on scene right now.
The fire in Fourmile is in the 3000 block of Fourmile. The fire was last estimated to be approximately 200 feet wide. Latest reports indicate figrefighters have contained the fire. Lee Hill and Old Stage are re open and evacs cancelled. Deertrail remains closed.
Carter fire second fire: 5 engines 18 firefighters on scene up hill approximately 400 feet and second fire has broken out next to it. near 3000 block Four Mile according to Boulder county dispatch. 30% containment
High Wind Warning today.
A 1/2 acre fire has broken out at Deer Trail and Lee Hill Road. Many agencies are on scene. Wild land fire department are putting out hot spots according to Boulder county dispatch. Staff at OEM is starting to show up according to Mike Chard
Twitter reports road closures at Old Stage and Lee Hill but Boulder County dispatch says no. 163 reverse 911 calls 50 firefighters
In the City:
A few transformers blew today and are being repaired by Xcel
City of Boulder is working a garage fire at 9th and Marine according to city of boulder dispatch
High Wind warnings
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER CO
404 AM MST SAT NOV 12 2011
…HIGH WINDS TO IMPACT THE FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS TODAY…
.A STRONG STORM SYSTEM WILL MOVE FROM THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
ACROSS COLORADO ON SATURDAY. WESTERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE IN
ADVANCE OF THIS SYSTEM THIS MORNING…AND THEN CONTINUE THROUGH
DAY AS THE STORM SYSTEM PASSES ACROSS THE REGION.
PEOPLE PLANNING TRAVEL SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR STRONG CROSS WINDS
CAUSING HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. DRIVERS OF LIGHT WEIGHT OR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD CONSIDER DELAYING TRAVEL OR USE
ALTERNATE ROUTES. IF YOU ARE DRIVING ON THE ROADWAYS SLOW DOWN
AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN AND STRONG WIND GUSTS.
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/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-111113T0100Z/
LARIMER AND BOULDER COUNTIES BETWEEN 6000 AND 9000 FEET-
JEFFERSON AND WEST DOUGLAS COUNTIES ABOVE 6000 FEET/GILPIN/CLEAR
CREEK/NORTHEAST PARK COUNTIES BELOW 9000 FEET-
LARIMER COUNTY BELOW 6000 FEET/NORTHWEST WELD COUNTY-
BOULDER AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES BELOW 6000 FEET/WEST BROOMFIELD
COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…ESTES PARK…GLENDEVEY…NEDERLAND…
RED FEATHER LAKES…BAILEY…CENTRAL CITY…EVERGREEN…
GEORGETOWN…IDAHO SPRINGS…WESTCREEK…FORT COLLINS…
HEREFORD…LOVELAND…NUNN…ARVADA…BOULDER…GOLDEN…
LAKEWOOD…LONGMONT
404 AM MST SAT NOV 12 2011
…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING…
A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING.
* TIMING…WESTERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE ACROSS THE FRONT RANGE
FOOTHILLS THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE THROUGH DAY.
* WINDS…WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 30 TO 50 MPH WITH GUSTS IN
EXCESS OF 75 MPH POSSIBLE.
* IMPACTS…TRAVEL ACROSS NORTH TO SOUTH HIGHWAYS AND ROADS WILL
BE VERY DIFFICULT DUE TO STRONG AND GUSTY CROSS WINDS. AREAS
SUSCEPTIBLE TO HIGH WINDS INCLUDE…HIGHWAY 93 BETWEEN GOLDEN
AND BOULDER…HIGHWAY C-470 ALONG THE FOOTHILLS IN JEFFERSON
COUNTY…U.S. HIGHWAY 36 BETWEEN BROOMFIELD AND ESTES PARK…
THE PEAK TO PEAK HIGHWAY FROM ESTES PARK THROUGH BLACKHAWK…
U.S. HIGHWAY 287 FROM LAFAYETTE TO THE WYOMING BORDER…AS
WELL AS THE CARTER LAKE AND HORSETOOTH RESERVOIR AREAS IN
LARIMER COUNTY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
REMEMBER…A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS THAT STRONG AND POTENTIALLY
DAMAGING WINDS ARE EITHER OCCURRING OR HIGHLY LIKELY.
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Boulder 9/11 Four Mile Canyon Fire Wrap Up
0September 12, 2010
by Boulder Channel 1
in News
Thank You! Thank You to all agencies!
Boulder, Colorado, Saturday, September 11, 2010: Today, the fire is about 60% contained with hot spots keeping firefighters on the alert. Nearly one week after the fire started, about 3000 residents of Boulder County are returning to their homes.
All of the 30+ agencies involved in this firefighting effort should be imnmensely thanked for their assistance. The public information officers (PIO) Commander Rick Braugh of the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office and Laura McConnell, a PIO for the county and interagency efforts, also should be thanked for keeping the media on top of any updates so the public could find information quickly.
Today, from about 11:00 am until 6:00 pm, I was on the trail interviewing various firefighters and checking the volunteer and donation status at the YMCA at 28th Street and Mapleton Avenue in Boulder. There I chatted briefly with Liz Friedenson, the volunteer coordinator for the Colorado Friendship organization. It’s a non-profit which provides food and clothing for emergencies and serving the needs of others in Boulder County. She said the response has been fantastic, however, they still need socks and under garments. Of course, cash donations will be accepted also.
I also chatted with the Mile High Chapter of the Red Cross Public Information Officer, Chip Frye, who said, “There has been a huge outpouring of support from the community.” He said there are three collection areas for people to donate and for evacuees to pick up clothing, bedding and more. Check the YMCA at 28th and Mapleton Ave., the Four Mile Canyon Store at 2525 Arapahoe and 3111 28th Street. Frye said 1500 meals have been provided as well as medical care and mental health care also. Of course, there is “doggie day care, “ too, he added. Volunteers must be Red Cross trained.
Frye said that the mental health services are provided at 3482 N. Broadway. “People are pretty much in shock,” he said. “People should be gentle with themselves. Put off decisions for a little while. Emotions are still running high.”
As if the fire wasn’t bad enough, one evacuee went to the YMCA for items he needed, parked his bicycle, his only means of transportation , and came out to find his bike stolen. “We’re hoping to find a new one for him,” Frye said.
Later in the afternoon I was working with live TV for Boulder Channel 1 and had the opportunity of interviewing some firefighters, including those from Mountain View Fire Station near Pine Brook Hills. Then I talked with Laura McConnell, the Public Information Officer for the County. McConnell said there were 1100 firefighters from 20 states including California and Pennsylvania who have been assisting with this fire. I talked with firefighter, Bob Oliver of Mountain View Station, who said one of the most difficult tasks was fighting the fire and keeping one house safe while knowing his own house was nearby and in jeopardy. Talk about ultimate sacrifices from these firefighters.
Has anyone noticed that the wildlife have disappeared in the burn area? It is believed they took off for higher ground.
When you see firefighters and law enforcement, for that matter, just say “Thank You!”
