Wildfire Archives - The Boulder Reporting Lab

Wildfire breaks out near Boulder Canyon; evacuation warning lifted

by BRL Staff August 20, 2026August 20, 2026

The People’s Crossing Fire briefly prompted an evacuation warning for areas near Eben G. Fine Park. Officials said the fire was out by 10:22 a.m

Rewiring Boulder

As Boulder’s power grid falters, Xcel begins major undergrounding projects

by Por Jaijongkit July 19, 2026July 20, 2026

Spring Valley Estates neighborhood and the open space to the west. Credit: Brooke Stephenson

Local Government

Boulder moves to annex wildfire-vulnerable neighborhood southwest of Wonderland Lake

by Brooke Stephenson June 21, 2026June 22, 2026

Three recent Boulder fires were likely human-caused, officials say

by Por Jaijongkit April 26, 2026April 27, 2026

Rewiring Boulder

Boulder’s powerlines pose wildfire risk. Why are so many still above ground?

by Por Jaijongkit April 12, 2026April 14, 2026

Fire crews at the scene of the Goat Trail Fire, April 8 2026. Courtesy of Megan O'Herron.

Goat Trail wildfire in Boulder prompts evacuation warning in North Boulder

by BRL Staff April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Boulder crews respond to vegetation fire near Chautauqua

by BRL Staff April 5, 2026April 6, 2026

‘A really bad fire season’? Boulder County official warns conditions are already in place

by Por Jaijongkit March 24, 2026March 25, 2026

An Xcel vehicle drives by a downed tree on 7th and Mapleton, Dec. 19, 2025. Credit: Brooke Stephenson

Xcel confirms power shutoffs in Boulder Saturday amid extreme wildfire danger

by Por Jaijongkit March 13, 2026March 15, 2026

Boulder wildfire crews responding to vegetation fire at Heil Valley Ranch

by BRL Staff March 4, 2026March 5, 2026

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