East Boulder Community Center is Open for Residents that have been Evacuated
A wildfire has forced residents in the Boulder area to find safe shelter. Air quality is a major concern for the Boulder County area this weekend.
KRDO reported that the fire, which is titled the Sunshine Fire, started in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 19. They also reported a list of roads that will be closed:
- Poorman Road at Sunshine Canyon Road
- Timber Trail at Sunshine Canyon Road
- Sunshine Canyon Drive at Mapleton Ave at 4th
Soft Closure:
- Boulder Canyon Drive at Pearl Street (avoid this area if possible)
A red flag warning remains in effect for the rest of the day.
Watch updates covering the Sunshine Fire via the Denver7 News outlet.
For more information call 303-413-7730.
#SunshineFire is 106 ac. with zero containment. No homes or structures have burned. Extra strike crews on the way for structure support. pic.twitter.com/SKmHuwmQre
— Boulder OEM (@BoulderOEM) March 19, 2017
Grateful for the air support from @coloradogov #SunshineFire pic.twitter.com/YLoGIVJiWn
— Boulder OEM (@BoulderOEM) March 19, 2017
