Fires spread quickly in Boulder county, Colorado. Over 30,000 residents were told to evacuate. Both fires, the Marshall Fire and the Middle Fork Fire began Thursday.
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The fires began after high winds knocked down power lines sparking several fires. Winds in excess of 100 mph quickly spread the flames across several cities in Boulder County. The fires were north of Denver by about 20 miles.
Over 500 structures were reported as affected Thursday afternoon. Video footage online shows full city blocks on fire throughout the evening.
Several news organizations are reporting this as the most destructive fire in Colorados history.
#marshallfire views from Avista Hospital in Louisville today. pic.twitter.com/pkKlyfURTM
— BrianOnTheNet (@OriginalStalkie) December 30, 2021
Devastated for this community (Rock Creek Subdivision). #marshallfire #colorado pic.twitter.com/hMsb0OBTlR
— AshRenee (@AshleyM90582681) December 31, 2021
The winds will not stop.
— Sam Boik (@SamBoik) December 31, 2021
Entire neighborhoods up in flames. #marshallfire pic.twitter.com/K2k6NWUC4N
The blasting winds in/near the foothills should slowly relax this evening. Still gusting to 70-85 mph at the base of the foothills, but markedly weaker just to the east. Short term wind forecast #COwx pic.twitter.com/jnyfO7ZwG2
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) December 30, 2021
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BREAKING! Boulder, Colorado: Stay away from Boulder. VERY windy. Multiple fires.
— Scorpion Stang (@Scorpion__Stang) December 30, 2021
Life threating situation in Superior and Louisville areas! Fast moving fires are in the area. Please be prepared to evacuate immediately.
This is a developing story. pic.twitter.com/Ycrl4Z3an8
Please view the official evacuation area for the #MarshallFire at this point. Also, areas just north of S. Boulder Rd. between Cherryvale/76th up to Arapahoe Rd is in pre-evac notice. pic.twitter.com/p2OZ41rp1O
— Boulder OEM (@BoulderOEM) December 30, 2021
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Network of people sharing resources and shelter points. Horse trailers and animal shelter is being offered by multiple people on the group.
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