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Evacuations Ordered as Fire Hits Nederland’s Caribou Village Shopping Center

Officials report the blaze was largely knocked down before sunrise, with flames contained to the shopping complex.

Overview

  • The fire broke out just after 3 a.m., and the Boulder County Sheriff's Office issued an evacuation order at 3:28 a.m.
  • Evacuations remain in effect for areas between Peak to Peak Highway and Peakview Road, from Bridge west to Highway 119, and near Hurricane Hill.
  • By 5:51 a.m., deputies said the fire had been knocked down substantially and was contained to the Caribou Village complex at 20 Lakeview Drive.
  • Road closures include Big Springs Drive at Colorado 119 and at Conger Street in opposite directions, as well as Lakeview Drive at Colorado 119 and at Conger Street.
  • The cause of the blaze is under investigation, and authorities have not released details on injuries or the extent of damage.