Boulder County Goat Trail Fire: Sheriff’s Office issues emergency warning

The wildfire broke out near the 200 block of Hawthorne in north Boulder. Fire officials reported that the fire, which was estimated to be 1.7 acres in size and was accurately measured using drones, started around 3 a.m.

Police conduct door-to-door checks on Acorn Lane as evacuations are underway Neighborhood. Concerns remain as dryness persists in the foothills, coupled with unusually warm temperatures and minimal precipitation.

“Whenever we issue a warning, we always tell people if you need to collect medical equipment or medications or need a little extra time, even if things are looking a little better now, we want to make sure people are prepared, make sure you have your stuff ready and ready to go in case things change,” Vinny Montez with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office said.

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“Multiple crews, including Boulder Fire Rescue, are continuing to work the Goat Trail Fire area west of the 200 block of Hawthorne Ave. The fire is estimated to be just under 2 acres. Please avoid the area and allow crews to work.”

“Some community members are under evacuation warnings. On the BocoAlert.org website, to view issued emergency notifications, click on the menu in the upper right corner and select ‘Notifications,'” it added.

“While there was no formal evacuation order issued, they did it just to make sure people were aware and it was for safety,” an official said, according to Denver Seven. “It was in the middle of the night when the fire broke out. Fires are dangerous when people are asleep and don’t realize it.”

The cause of the fire is under investigation and will be investigated.