Updated at 4:12 p.m. on July 20, 2024
Authorities have ordered residents near Stone Canyon to evacuate due to a wildfire that’s burning and spreading near Lyons, the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office said.
The Boulder Office of Disaster Management says the wildfire is currently covering an estimated 85 acres and is growing. Crews are fighting the fire with ground crews and are using aircraft to drop retardant on the fire. More teams have been called to help extinguish the fire.
Fire crews have responded and are going door-to-door to evacuate some residents near Blue Mountain, Spring Valley, Eagle Canyon, Eagle Ridge and Stone Canyon north of Lyons. Firefighting aircraft have also been dispatched to help extinguish the fire.
Authorities say residents who live north of County Road 43, including Dunraven Glade Road and Streamside Drive and the area north of the Dunraven Trailhead should be prepared to evacuate if the wildfire spreads.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
