Fire personnel have been diligently working on the Sunshine Wildland Fire, and changes and updates to evacuation orders are anticipated by 6pm.
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Dec
20
Dec
20
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Wednesday afternoon through the night and a wind chill watch from Wednesday evening through Friday morning, including dangerously low temperatures for the next several days in Boulder County. An arctic front is expected to drive the temperature below zero... read more →
Dec
20
We are sorry to report that damage assessment has confirmed that one residence in the 2900 block of Sunshine Canyon Drive was lost and one residence on Bristlecone Way sustained damage.
Dec
20
After a multi-mission aircraft (MMA) flyover of the Sunshine Wildland Fire, the acreage only increased slightly overnight. The current estimate is 19 acres in size. There can be slight variances in the estimated fire size due to spot fires located just outside of the main fire footprint.
Dec
20
Per fire management, the fire had no, to little growth overnight. Firefighters have increased their containment number to 40%. We will receive an updated fire size after an multi-mission flight conducts a flyover. There are 60 firefighters working on the fire this morning. Winds are forecast to remain light through... read more →
Dec
20
The shelter at the the East Boulder Community Center will close at 9:30 a.m. this morning. Community members displaced by the fire have found alternative places to stay.
Dec
20
There were no significant changes or growth in the fire last night. We anticipate being able to provide an update once the incoming crews relieve the overnight crews and complete their transition and briefing. #SunshineWildlandFire
Dec
19
We do not anticipate lifting the mandatory evacuation order or road closures for the #SunshineWildlandFire overnight. Currently, an estimated 457 residents remain evacuated from 167 homes. Firefighters remain on the scene fighting the fire. If there are any changes to the evacuation orders, residents will be informed via an Everbridge... read more →
Dec
19
Evacuation areas and road closures have been modified, please go to the Boulder OEM public map, located at: boco.org/OEMInfoMap which has been updated to reflect the current status.
Dec
19
It is estimated that the fire is 25% contained. Approximately 200 personnel have been assisting with the fire and they will continue to remain on scene as they work toward increasing containment numbers. Winds are forecast to diminish as we head into the evening hours. Approximately 200 personnel have been... read more →