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Nearly $1 million alloted for Fourmile Fire recovery
November 1, 2010 1:24 PM
The Bureau of Land Management has received $974,000 for stabilization efforts at the Fourmile Canyon Fire west of Boulder in September. About $907,000 for Emergency Stabilization treatments is available immediately, while $67,000 for rehabilitation treatments is expected to be available in January or February of next year. "Getting... more » -
Builders tread lightly with Colorado fire victims
October 4, 2010 8:18 AM
Last month's destructive wildfire in Boulder County left hundreds in need of new homes - and people in the construction industry looking to pick up work without seeming insensitive. Northern Colorado contractors say they're in desperate need of rebuilding work from the Fourmile Fire that burned 169 homes. But... more » -
Insurer sent private firefighters to Boulder blaze
September 21, 2010 4:26 PM
Some homes threatened by a Colorado wildfire were protected by a private team of firefighters hired by an insurance company. The Boulder Daily Camera reported Tuesday that the crew hired by Chubb Corp. was operating under an agreement the insurance company has with Boulder County. The agreement limits... more » -
Man accused of stealing from fire evacuee arrested
September 21, 2010 8:22 AM
Boulder police arrested a man suspected of breaking into the car of a woman and stealing her belongings after she fled her home during the state's most destructive wildfire. Boulder police said Monday investigators used forensic evidence to link the suspect to the vehicle break-in. Police identified the suspect... more » -
Fire mitigation west of Boulder under review
September 20, 2010 8:24 AM
Fire management officials say removing trees and clearing brush and other fire mitigation worked by some measures, even though the Labor Day fire west of here was the most destructive in Colorado history in terms of homes lost. There were no reported serious injuries or deaths from the 3,500... more » -
No new Boulder evacuations; strong winds in forecast
September 10, 2010 10:00 AM
Crews are monitoring hot spots at the wildfire burning near Boulder amid concerns that strong winds could fan the flames and send them into the city. City officials had urged roughly 9,000 residents Thursday afternoon to prepare to evacuate at a moment's notice because of conditions that were ripe... more » -
Residents kicked out; more resources sent to Boulder County wildfire
September 9, 2010 5:12 PM
Boulder County residents allowed to return to their homes for the first time since a wildfire exploded Monday are against being hustled out of the area, as winds are kicking-up earlier than expected. The forecast is for wind gusts 45 - 60 mph--exactly what fire bosses don't need. The... more » -
Online resources: Boulder County Fire
September 9, 2010 9:33 AM
Maps of the Fourmile Canyon Wildfire area, lists of homes burned, resources for how you can help--they're all online. Here's a rundown of sites for quick reference: Boulder County Office of Emergency Services Federal government Incident Web Site Google Fire Map more » -
Boulder dogs coming to Colorado Springs
September 8, 2010 4:15 PM
The Boulder County Humane Society is taking-in dogs that have been displaced by the Fourmile Canyon Fire. To make room for the displaced dogs, 20 dogs available for adoption are being sent to the Pikes Peak Humane Society. The local humane society already had 60 dogs available for adoption--that's... more » -
Wildfire evacuation checklist
September 8, 2010 12:27 PM
The devastating Fourmile Canyon Wildfire in Boulder County has many residents in fire-prone area on edge, and thinking about how to protect themselves. The Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association has offered a list of what to take along if you are evacuated ahead of a wildfire. This is a... more » -
8 missing in Boulder County wildfire
September 8, 2010 11:51 AM
Eight people believed to have been in the path of a Boulder County wildfire Monday are still not accounted for, according to the Boulder County Sheriff's Office. Deputies are following-up with relatives and doing welfare checks, seeking information on the missing. Originally, 20 people were reported missing, but the... more » -
Boulder County fire doubles in size; more evacuations expected
September 7, 2010 4:23 PM
Firefighters ramped up their battle Tuesday against a wildfire that forced about 3,000 people to flee their homes as the wind-whipped blaze filled the surrounding canyon with heavy smoke and flames. Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle says the fire has burned about 7,100 acres, or 11 square miles. Authorities... more »
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