Conditions have improved, and the Emergency Operations Center is closing for the night.
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At 4:25 p.m., the All Clear was issued for all areas under evacuation orders for the wildfire at Hwy. 287 and Dillon Road. Fire crews will remain on scene monitoring the area for fire activity.
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The Boulder Office of Disaster Management is aware of a wildfire in the area of Hwy. 287 and Dillon Road. Fire crews are attacking the fire and law enforcement has requested evacuation orders for the area. Check the map at boulderodm.gov homepage for evacuation areas.
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If your home or building has lost power, turn off and unplug electric items such as space heaters; toasters, ovens, and air fryers; hair tools; and other electric devices until after power is restored. Take extra care to unplug devices if you leave your home or building while power is still out. This small step can protect your home from accidental fire. For more information, including maps, please visit: www.boulderodm.gov
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The Office of Disaster Management Call Center will close for today, Friday Dec. 19, at 6:30 PM. For more information, including maps, please visit: www.boulderodm.gov
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On Friday, Dec. 19, we ask that people stay home and off the roads. Wind conditions are dangerously high, especially in areas west of Broadway in Boulder and along the foothills. There is significant debris in the roads, including downed limbs and power lines, and some traffic signals are out. If you must drive, please drive carefully today. For more information, including maps, please visit: www.boulderodm.gov
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The wind is kicking up large amounts of dust that can sometimes look like smoke. If what you see dissipates quickly, it is likely dust. Please err on the side of caution. If you see dark smoke, see flames, or smell smoke, call 911 immediately. For more information, including maps, please visit: www.boulderodm.gov
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Flagstaff Road is closed today due to increased fire risk. Local access for residents only. For more information, including maps, please visit: www.boulderodm.gov
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The city and county use the Reachwell app to provide emergency information to individuals who speak languages other than English. It is important that Reachwell user selects both of the following channels in the app: BOCOalert AND BOCOinfo, to ensure you are receiving all messages. Users should also turn on audible notifications so they don’t miss messages from the app. For more information, including maps, please visit: www.boulderodm.gov
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All BVSD schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Thursday, December 18, due to ongoing power outages and other impacts from today’s high wind event. All before- and after-school childcare and enrichment opportunities are canceled. There will be no remote learning. More information about the school closure at www.bvsd.org/about/news. For more information about the wind event, including maps, please visit: www.boulderodm.gov.
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