Boulder County orders evacuations near Lyons as Stone Canyon Fire burns
Residents near Stone Mountain were issued a wireless emergency alert at around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30 after Boulder County responded to a fire near Lyons. Air resources are reported to already be at the scene.
Evacuations are being and a .
Morning update: Holding at 30% containment; firefighters will watch for possible winds and dry lightning this afternoon
Fire stats (as of 10 a.m. Friday)
- Area: 1,553 acres.
- Containment: 30%.
- Impacted structures: 5
- Injured firefighters: 2
Today (Friday), firefighters are monitoring incoming thunderstorms, which may bring wind and dry lightning. No air support is anticipated today, as aerial crews are being assigned to other fires with more active growth.
Xcel Energy will conduct gas restoration in the Stone Canyon neighborhood today.
ATF has deployed certified fire inspectors
BREAKING: ATF has deployed Certified Fire Investigators to the to provide assistance & work alongside our partners at the . They are the lead investigating agency. All media inquiries and tips should be directed to them. Please follow them for info.
— ATF Denver (@ATF_Denver)
Afternoon update: Little fire growth so far today, more evacuated areas get the all-clear
More evacuated areas are receiving an all-clear message, including the Steamboat Valley and Stone Canyon neighborhoods.
See the incident map in this post for the latest.
Power will be restored to affected homes on Thursday afternoon. Xcel Energy will work with homeowners to restart gas pilots Friday morning.
Roads in the area are also opening back up, including:
- Steamboat Valley Road closure has moved north to Lewis Lane Trail
- Blue Mountain Road between Highway 36 and up into Larimer County at County Road 37E and Lone Star Road
- Stone Canyon Drive is open to Eagle Ridge Road to residents
- Nolan Road is open to Eagle Ridge Road to residents
There will be checkpoints at Stone Canyon and Nolan Road to show proof of residency.
The estimated fire size is 1,553 acres. Little fire growth is occurring Thursday. The fire remains at 20% containment.
Visit Boulder County's for more information.
Boulder County enacts Stage 2 fire restrictions effective immediately
The Boulder County Sheriff's Office has enacted Stage 2 fire restrictions effective immediately.
Stage 2 fire restrictions prohibit:
鈥� Building, maintaining, attending, or using an open fire, campfire, or stove fire on private and public lands.
鈥� Fireworks sales, use, and possession, including otherwise legal fireworks.
鈥� Shooting or discharge of firearms for recreational purposes.
鈥� Smoking, except in an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least ten feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
鈥� Operating a chainsaw without a USDA or SAE-approved spark arrester.
鈥� Using an explosive to do any kind of blasting work.
鈥� Welding or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame outdoors.
鈥� Possessing or using a motor vehicle off established roads, motorized trails, or established parking areas.
Visit the for details on what is and isn't allowed during Stage 2 restrictions.
Evening update
The fire continues to move slowly in a northeast direction with little growth. Its estimated size is still 1,548 acres, and it is 20% contained. The fire has burned at least five structures and led to one fatality and several firefighter injuries.
Fire crews will continue to work overnight. On Thursday, air support will continue.
Stone Canyon Fire reportedly 20% contained
The National Interagency Fire Center reports that the fire is 20% contained. It grew slowly on Wednesday and is now at 1,548 acres.
The fire has led to one fatality and five burned structures.
Stone Canyon Fire 1:45 p.m. update
The Stone Canyon Fire is currently at 1,548 acres with 0% containment. Five structures have been impacted.
Over 120 firefighters are currently on the ground, and 37 trucks are on the scene. Air support will continue throughout the afternoon.
An All Clear has been issued
An All Clear was issued for the northern and western portions of the Town of Lyons. You can search for specific addresses on the Public Information map at boco.org/InfoMap.
Enter your address in the 鈥淔ind address鈥� bar in upper left.
For more information, including maps, please visit: www.boulderodm.gov
Sheriff's Department holds press conference
Human remains found in burned home after fire grew slowly overnight
The Stone Canyon Fire didn鈥檛 grow much overnight, but has likely caused one fatality. Curtis Johnson, Boulder County Sheriff, said human remains were found in one burned residence.
The fire is currently burning across 1,320 acres. It was 0% contained as of Tuesday night. Fire crews spent Tuesday night trying to suppress the west and south sides of the fire, which are closest to the town of Lyons. That left most of the activity on the fire鈥檚 northern edge.
Johnson said he did not anticipate any more evacuations in or around Lyons today. He spoke this morning at a press conference in Lyons.
鈥淲e have a lot of resources here should things get hot and burning again,鈥� Johnson said.
Officials believe five buildings have been burned by the Stone Canyon Fire so far, and plan to investigate more damage when it is safe to do so.
Roads open for traffic
Hwy. 36 and Ute Hwy. (66) are now open to traffic in all directions.
— Boulder Office of Disaster Management (@BoulderOEM)
Evacuation orders in place
Blue Mountain and Spring Valley area north of Lyons and north of the Town of Lyons. Evacuations have also been issued north of Broadway and east of 5th Ave.
Current size of the fire has been estimated at 450 acres
Stone Canyon Fire update as of 6:15 p.m. - The current size of the fire is estimated to be 450 acres. The weather forecast has the wind direction shifting to the south, causing the evacuation order for parts of the Town of Lyons. More info at :
— Boulder Office of Disaster Management (@BoulderOEM)
Sheriff provides update at a press conference and diverts traffic to allow work
"Within an hour we had a lot more support than we might on a normal initial fire, said Boulder County Sheriff Curtis Johnson. "Because of the fire burning north of us, those air resources are continuing to work, both the StoneCanyon Fire and the Alexander Mountain Fire as needed. They will continue as long as weather conditions permit."
In order to get firefighting equipment into the Town of Lyons, the town is currently not allowing westbound traffic into Lyons from Highways 36 and US 66 (Ute Highway).
Shelter Information Updated
Boulder Disaster Management is asking that all large animals or livestock evacuations go to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds,15200 W 6th Ave., Golden.
The Gilpin Fairgrounds are not open and the Boulder County Fairgrounds are at capacity. Small animals can go to the Longmont Humane Society or to the Boulder County Fairgrounds with their owners.
Free pet food and small animal evacuations available at Boulder Humane Society
: HSBV is accepting evacuated companion animals from the Stone Canyon Fire. Free pet food/supplies are also available for anyone in need.
— HumaneSocietyBoulder (@HumaneBoulder)
For up-to-date information about the fire, follow or visit
Evacuation orders
Evacuations now include areas north of Broadway and east of 5th Ave. in Lyons due to changing winds. The Emergency Operations Center suggests residents use the map below to remain up to date on evacuations.
Evacuation Shelters
Exhibit Building - 9595 Nelson Rd, Longmont, Colo. 80501
Shelter for Livestock
Boulder County Fairgrounds (now reportedly at capacity)
9595 Nelson Rd, Longmont, Colo 80501
15200 W 6th Ave, Golden, Colo. 80401
230 Norton Drive, Black Hawk, Colo.
Evacuations along US 66 and Highway 36
Due to changing wind conditions in the area north of Lyons, evacuation orders have been issued east along US 66 or south on Highway 36.
Donations
Boulder Disaster Management is asking those that wish to make donations.
The agency has requested that donors NOT leave items at the Boulder County Fairgrounds evacuation point.
Photo slideshow: Stone Canyon Fire
Aircraft are on the scene
from our front yard
— Jon (@jon_evans)
Evacuation zones for both fires have merged
Mandatory evacuations for Blue Mountain and Spring Valley areas
Immediate mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for the Blue Mountain and Spring Valley area north of Lyons.
For updates, text SCFIRE to 888777. Go to for a map of the evacuation area.
Boulder County Sheriff's Office asks for people to avoid the area
— RQ Skye (@rqskye)
馃敟 Pls avoid the area.
Aerial video of Stone Canyon Fire
Here is some aerial video from of the Stone Canyon fire north of Lyons in . Evacuation orders are in place now.
— James Dougherty (@DoughertyKMGH)
More info:
Current live view of the fire
Current view of the fire via AlertWest:
Latest evacuations and road closures
Evacuated Areas
BC-40F, BC-40G, BC-40H, BC-40J, LAU-40D, LAU-40E (.)
An evacuation point has opened at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in the Exhibit Building. Animals of all sizes can also be brought to the fairgrounds at 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. For more information, including maps, please visit:
Road Closures
- Eagle Canyon Road between Stone Canyon Drive and Steamboat Valley Road
- Lewis Lane from Eagle Ridge Road
- Stone Canyon Drive from Highway 36
- Osprey Lane from Eagle Valley Drive
- Eagle Valley Drive from Stone Canyon Drive
- Nolan Road
- Peregrine Lane from Eagle Valley Drive
- Falcon Lane at Eagle Valley Drive
- All roads north of the intersection of Blue Mountain Road and Highway 36, including any connected roads.
- Everything north of Steamboat Valley Road and the 5th Avenue intersection.
Everything north of Ute Highway and the N. 53rd/55th intersection.
For more information, including maps, please visit: