CO - Boulder County, Multiple grass/wildfires burning, towns evacuated, 30 Dec 2021

[NoSI]

This can't be happening... It's December...

Grass fires in Boulder County after strong winds reported | 9news.com

 

[NoSI]

It is so windy...

 

[NoSI]

At least 6 people injured, possibly hundreds of homes lost, 2 towns evacuated as fire spreads through Boulder County


At least 6 people burned, possibly hundreds of homes lost, 2 towns evacuated as fire spreads through Boulder County

The wildfires, which started Thursday afternoon, may have burned hundreds of homes, Boulder County's sheriff says, and knocked out power.

 

[Footwarrior]

Boulder county sheriff is holding a press conference right now. Looking for a live feed link.

Life feed on Boulder County Facebook page.

 

[NoSI]

I am in disbelief...

 

[GatorFL]

Crazy, I've been there a couple times in the past year. Prayers for all those displaced.

 

[mickey2942]

Yes, wind gusts 80 mph?! No fire line there. Only a good snowfall will put that kind of fire down.

 

[Footwarrior]

Yes, wind gusts 80 mph?! No fire line there. Only a good snowfall will put that kind of fire down.

Snow is expected tomorrow. This is going to be a tough night.

 

[NoSI]

Yeah, the wind almost took my breath away walking to my car...

 

[MimosaMornings]

Yeah, the wind almost took my breath away walking to my car...

How awful. Prayers and be safe

 

[NoSI]

This is taken in Longmont, north of Boulder.

 

[NoSI]

Boulder wildfires: Thousands ordered to flee their homes in Colorado

Colorado wildfires burn hundreds of homes, force thousands of evacuations near Boulder

BOULDER, Colo. — About 30,000 people were ordered to flee their homes Thursday as several wind-driven wildfires burned near Denver, Colorado, blanketing the Boulder County area in smoke and setting vehicles and buildings on fire.

The National Weather Service called it a "life-threatening" situation, as gusts over 100 mph were reported in the region, fanning the flames. Some of the fires were sparked by downed power lines.

Gov. Jared Polis declared a state of emergency Thursday afternoon to allow the state to access emergency funds and services.

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[dspdenver]

Hundreds of homes destroyed in Colorado fires | 9news.com
[BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — More than 500 structures have been destroyed in the Marshall Fire in Boulder County on Thursday, according to Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle.

That makes the Marshall Fire the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history.

Pelle said all 370 homes were destroyed in the Sagamore subdivision just west of Superior.]

 

[mickey2942]

I am in disbelief...

I hope that you and your family are safe.

 

[NoSI]

My goodness... This feels like a nightmare. Life can change so quickly...

 

[NoSI]

I hope that you and your family are safe.

Thank you so much @mickey2942. Yes, safe. But, what a reminder... Nature is powerful!

 

[mickey2942]

Live Updates: Colorado Governor Calls Fires ‘a Force of Nature’

The Costco in Superior, CO was evacuated at 12, and the entire shopping center burned down.

 

[NoSI]

Live Updates: Colorado Governor Calls Fires ‘a Force of Nature’

The Costco in Superior, CO was evacuated at 12, and the entire shopping center burned down.

What?!? The CostCo is gone?!? It's right next to Highway 36 if i am thinking of the right one. How?!?

This is at South Boulder Road and S 68th Street. A beautiful area... Houses decorated with Chrismas lights... burning. Devastation... there is no other word for it.

 

[MaryG12]

Yeah, the wind almost took my breath away walking to my car...

Stay safe! And thank you for posting this, it seems so long ago when I was in Boulder (2004-2005). I am surprised there is no snow on the ground already out there.

 

[MaryG12]

Live Updates: Colorado Governor Calls Fires ‘a Force of Nature’

The Costco in Superior, CO was evacuated at 12, and the entire shopping center burned down.

My word - wind gusts up to 110 mph? WTH?