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2/22 10:30 p.m. - All evacuations lifted |
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The Boulder County Sheriff's Office has lifted the mandatory evacuations for both Eagle Ridge and Stone Canyon. Fire crews will monitor the area throughout the night and during the day tomorrow. |
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2/22 8:55 p.m. - The EOC will be shutting down at 9 p.m. |
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Correction: Stone Canyon open at 66 (Ute Hwy), but remains closed at Eagle Ridge. |
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2/22 8:38 - Lyons Evacuation Center shutting down |
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The Red Cross has closed the evacuation center at Lyons High School. No evacuees remained at the center prior to it being closed. Evacuations have NOT been lifted for Eagle Ridge and Stone Canyon pending ongoing investigations on fire activity in the area.
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2/22 7:35 p.m. - Evacuees still awaiting word on evacuations |
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It is anticipated that the the evacuations will remain in effect for several hours as crews assess any potential for additional fire activity in the Lyons Stone Canyon area. Evacuees are advised to remain at the evacuation center until further notice. |
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2/22 7:20 p.m. - Stone Canyon Fire contained |
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Fire crews are reporting that the Stone Canyon Fire has been contained. Firefighters are still on the scene to monitor and address hot spots. The fire scorched about 20 acres. Evacuation Center officials are reporting that approximately 15 families are on scene, awaiting word about when they can safely return to their homes. Updates will be posted here as soon as they are available. |
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2/22 6:40 p.m. - Hwy. 36 has been re-opened |
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The Colorado State Patrol has re-opened Hwy. 36, but motorists are advised to use caution because of high wind conditions. |
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2/22 6:35 p.m. - Additional evacuation information |
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Evacuations have been ordered for the Eagle Ridge subdivision, and officials are re-routing traffic to 5th Avenue because of a downed power line at 1125 Stone Canyon Road. |
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2/22 6:30 p.m. - Hwy. 36 closed at McCaslin Boulevard |
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Motorists are advised that Hwy. 36 is closed at McCaslin Boulevard in both directions. Alternate routes are suggested. |
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2/22 6:15 p.m. - Lyons High School opens as evacuation center |
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Emergency officials are opening an evacuation center at Lyons High School for individuals displaced by the Stone Canyon fire. The high school is located at 100 S. Second Ave. in Lyons. Individuals are encouraged to at least check in at the evacuation center to register in the event that officials need to contact them. |
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2/22 6:05 p.m. - New fire reported east of Lyons |
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Crews are responding to a grassfire that is threatening structures east of Lyons. The fire, approximately 2 acres, started behind 931 Stone Canyon Road. Emergency officials made 42 Everbridge notifications, advising people to evacuate immediately because of the high winds and fast-moving 10- to 15-foot flames. No evacuation centers have been established yet. Additional updates will be posted as soon as they are available. |
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