Labor day brought the worst fire in the recent history of Boulder. It is in it's second day and has zero percent containment. 92 structures are burned to the ground (primarily homes) and only 50% of the area has been surveyed for damage. Clearly lost houses are going to number much more than 92.
Our home is not in danger, but like all of Boulder, the air is foul. Windows have to be closed because of the smoke. And officials are warning folks to stay indoors. It's nasty out there.
Not much else to add other than we are worried for several of our friends who may very well have lost their homes, pets and all possessions. Here are some photos we got last night off of Flagstaff (where we were married).
Firefighters are doing their best. To date, nine of them have lost their homes as well.
The area burning encompasses where we frequently road ride. These homes are familiar to us. They are/were gorgeous.
Glad it is finally ALMOST completely put out. 169 homes gone. Pets killed. Really awful. The last people being kept from the area have been allowed back to their home/where their home once was. Hopefully we don't see that again in this area.
Labor day brought the worst fire in the recent history of Boulder. It is in it's second day and has zero percent containment. 92 structures are burned to the ground (primarily homes) and only 50% of the area has been surveyed for damage. Clearly lost houses are going to number much more than 92.
Our home is not in danger, but like all of Boulder, the air is foul. Windows have to be closed because of the smoke. And officials are warning folks to stay indoors. It's nasty out there.
Not much else to add other than we are worried for several of our friends who may very well have lost their homes, pets and all possessions. Here are some photos we got last night off of Flagstaff (where we were married).
Firefighters are doing their best. To date, nine of them have lost their homes as well.
The area burning encompasses where we frequently road ride. These homes are familiar to us. They are/were gorgeous.
Very grim.
3 comments:
I am so happy that you and yours are safe. I am so sorry for the loss of so many's livelihoods. Thanks for the update and pictures.
wow...serious business! thanks for letting us know about this. Dirk's dad and Susan both were lucky. Phew!
Glad it is finally ALMOST completely put out. 169 homes gone. Pets killed. Really awful. The last people being kept from the area have been allowed back to their home/where their home once was. Hopefully we don't see that again in this area.
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