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Wind-Driven Wildfire Prompts Evacuations Near BroomfieldBoulder County Line

Gusts near 35 mph are pushing the blaze eastward, leading to a closure of U.S. 287 at Dillon Road.

Overview

  • Evacuation orders cover areas near Louisville and Lafayette, including neighborhoods north of Dillon Road, west of U.S. 287, and south of Highway 42.
  • The fire is burning near South 104th Street and U.S. 287 with activity reported in Rock Creek Open Space and north of the Northwest Parkway.
  • Officials say the blaze crossed the Northwest Parkway and is burning on both sides of the road west of U.S. 287 near the interchange.
  • Southbound U.S. 287 and the U.S. 287/West Dillon Road intersection are closed as crews carry out evacuations and firefighting operations.
  • Authorities have not released the cause, size, or any containment figures, and the response is being led by the Louisville Fire Protection District with support from Boulder County agencies.