Wildfire Erupts Near Boulder’s NCAR, Prompting Trail Closures

Fire crews are battling a blaze on federal land near the Flatirons as high temperatures and low humidity persist.

The fire, named the Dinosaur Fire, started late Friday morning and is burning on National Center for Atmospheric Research property.
No structures are currently threatened, and no evacuations have been ordered.
Multiple fire agencies are on the scene, using helicopters and tankers to drop fire retardant and water.
All trails in the affected area have been closed, and the public is advised to avoid the region.
An air quality alert has been issued for southeastern Boulder County through Saturday morning.