WILDFIRES in Colorado destroyed an estimated 6,000 acres, according to a map, and as many as 1,000 homes could be lost. Despite the severe structure damage, there have been no reports of fatalities. The fires forced two towns to evacuate entirely as the flames quickly ripped through communities in Boulder County. The Boulder County sheriff’s […]
WILDFIRES in Colorado destroyed an estimated 6,000 acres, according to a map, and as many as 1,000 homes could be lost.
Despite the severe structure damage, there have been no reports of fatalities.
The fires forced two towns to evacuate entirely as the flames quickly ripped through communities in Boulder County.
The Boulder County sheriff’s office said it had received “Multiple reports of power lines down, transformers blowing, etc.”
“This has caused several small grass fires from the downed/sparking lines,” the statement continued.
Seven wildfires broke out on Thursday in the Boulder area, according to reports, driven by strong winds gusting over 50 mph, Wildfire Today noted.
The town of Superior has been evacuated, according to Fox31/KDVR. Some neighborhoods in Boulder in Louisville have followed suit.
The National Weather Service out of Denver/Boulder tweeted that the blazes have created a life-threatening situation in Superior and Louisville areas, noting that the “fast-moving fires” should encourage people to “gather more information and please be prepared to evacuate immediately.”
The Denver Channel noted that one wind gust was marked at 110mph and that there are multiple fires in the area that continue to grow.
Read our Superior, Colorado fire evacuation live blog for the latest news and updates…
