Approximate Location
Incident Overview
The Boulder County Sheriff's Office has lifted evacuation orders on all subdivisions within the fire perimeter. The fire area is open to residents only. Utilities and public works continue to repair damage to infrastructure. Residents are reminded to use caution within the fire area due to the heavy fire and utility traffic in the fire area.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human (under Investigation) |
| Date of Origin | Monday September 06th, 2010 approx. 10:00 AM |
| Location | 5 miles west of downtown Boulder |
| Incident Commander | Jim Thomas |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 325 |
|---|---|
| Size | 6,181 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Monday September 13th, 2010 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | 10 Timber (litter and understory) Heavy dead and down with bug mortality in Douglas-fir. |
| Fire Behavior | Smoldering and creeping. |
| Significant Events | Continued coordination with utilities and public works to repair damage to infrastructure. Boulder County Sheriff's Office has lifted evacuation orders on all subdivisions within the fire perimeter via a permit system. FEMA diaster assistance teams have begun assessment of the Sugarloaf and Fourmile areas. The Fire Incident Management Team is managing the Reservoir Road Fire in addition to the Fourmile fire. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Transfer of damage assessment intelligence of structures and infrastructure to Boulder County continues. Continue to secure interior islands to mitigate threat to structures within fire perimeter. Continuing rehabilitation (where appropriate) on hand and dozer lines caused by suppression to meet turn-back standards. |
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| Growth Potential | Medium |
| Terrain Difficulty | Medium |
| Remarks | Teams have finished identifying and documenting damage to structures and utilities. Data is currently being analyzed. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 14 mph W |
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| Temperature | 82 degrees |
| Humidity | 9% |
