Sunshine Wildland Fire resources and ways you can help

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Sunshine Wildland Fire resources and ways you can help

KUNC | By Jennifer Coombes

Published December 20, 2022 at 11:03 AM MST

Mountain View Fire Rescue Fire engine on the right and Lafayette Wildland Engines responded to the Sunshine Wildland Fire on Dec. 19 at the 2900 block of Sunshine Canyon outside of Boulder, Colo.

Last updated on Dec. 20, 2022

As firefighters contain the Sunshine Wildlands Fire, community support for those affected by the fire is ramping up. Find below a list of currently available resources, as well as ways you can help.

Boulder Fire Rescue firefighters responded on December 19 to a structural fire at the 2900 block of Sunshine Canyon. The blaze spread to over 18 acres and resulted in the evacuation of over 1,000 residents from the area.

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Wildfire burning in Boulder County, near Sunshine Canyon Drive

KUNC Staff

Evacuations were ordered in the western part of Boulder, between Linden Avenue and University Avenue. This is a developing story.

Getting help
Residents in need of immediate assistance can call the Boulder Office of Emergency Management at 303-413-7730 or contact a local chapter of the .

Mental health
Community Foundation Boulder County recommends reaching out to the following organizations for mental health support:

: Call 1-844-493-8255 or text "TALK" to 38255
: Call 303-443-8500

Pets and animals

Animal Rescue Requests: /
Boulder Humane Society: /
Colorado Pet Pantry: /

Ways you can help those affected

Cash donations

Housing
If you have housing available for displaced residents, the Boulder Office of Emergency Management recommends signing up as a host through the program.

Volunteering
Individuals interested in volunteering should sign up through the website.

We will update this page as more information becomes available.

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Sunshine Wildland Fire resources and ways you can help

Ways you can help those affected

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