September 8, 4 PM News Release
Incident: Fourmile Canyon Fire Wildfire
Released: 9/8/2010
Community meeting:
- Tonight 7:30 P.M. at CU Coors Events Center
Park in Lot 418, 440 or 436
Fire crews are dealing with many hazards on the Four Mile Canyon Fire. In addition to the continued fire activity in steep terrain, crews have located several mine shafts in the area. These shafts create an additional safety obstacle they may not typically encounter on a fire assignment. They have also identified areas where propane tanks are leaking. Firefighter and public safety is the first priority, and crews are working to mitigate the hazards while working diligently to contain the fire.
Fire personnel on the line have reported the fire is very active within the perimeter, and it is posing a threat to some structures. Evacuations are still in place. Fire managers understand people's need to get back to their homes as soon as it is safe, and appreciate patience until then. Evacuees will be allowed back only when it is safe. The Sheriff's Office continues to lead efforts to assess damage to homes.
Today aerial resources are focusing on areas of heat including those that were identified by an infrared flight that occurred in the night. Firefighters on the ground continue to make structure protection their priority and are building containment lines where possible.
People are asked to stay well back from areas where helicopters are dipping water.
Fire Information:
Emergency Operations Center: BoulderOEM.com or 720 564-2935
Inciweb: http://inciweb.org/incident/2119/
To received updates automatically, send your email address to fourmilecanyonfire@gmail.com
