Boulder police and fire are on scene of a single vehicle crash in the area of Baseline and Foothills. Westbound Baseline is closed at 55th and traffic in the area is expected to be slow. Please use alternate routes while crews work. More information will be provided as it is available.

Around 1:50 p.m. today Boulder Fire-Rescue was called to a structure fire in the 800 block of Mcintire St. The cause of the fire is under investigation but crews arrived to a deck and house fully on fire with the fire having extended to the backyard towards Foothills Highway. Crews worked to extinguish the structure fire as well as the small wildfire. At this time, 2:45 p.m. both fires are contained and crews remain on scene to eliminate hot spots and make sure the area is safe. Please expect heavy traffic on Foothills headed south (south of Arapahoe). Mcintire St is closed to traffic south of Laurel Ave. More information will be provided as we have it.

Crews are on scene at a structure fire in the 800 block of Mcintire St. Please avoid the area.

Today, Boulder Fire-Rescue pauses to remember September 11, 2001. We remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost that day, including 343 members of the FDNY who responded when they were needed most. We remember their courage, their sacrifice and the families, friends, colleagues and communities forever changed by the attacks. Today, firefighters across the country honor that sacrifice through 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs, climbing in remembrance of those who made that climb and did not return home. 9/11 will always be a powerful reminder of what service to the community can require. Still after 25 years, we climb to remember, we pause to honor and we will never forget.

Final update for CU gas/odor call: As of 5:50pm, the leak has been stopped and crews are working to ventilate the building. Please continue to avoid the area as crews clear up. For information related to reopening and building maintenance work, please follow @CUBoulderDPS and visit alerts.colorado.edu

Boulder Fire-Rescue remains on scene at CU with the Boulder County Hazmat team in an effort to isolate the system, contain the leak, and ventilate the structure.

Boulder Fire-Rescue is currently responding to the report of a gas/odor call at CU Boulder’s recreation center. The building has been evacuated and Stadium Drive and Pleasant St have been closed to accommodate emergency crews. There is no immediate risk to the public and no injuries reported. Emergency response crews remain on scene to investigate. More information will be provided as we have it. For updates on campus closures please follow @CUBoulderDPS

There’s temporary art at Station 3 right now—but there’s also something permanent here that carries a much deeper meaning. In front of Station 3 is artwork honoring Boulder Fire-Rescue firefighters who died in the line of duty. While the balloons bring some temporary color and fun to the station, our permanent artwork gives us an opportunity to remember the people who served this community and made the ultimate sacrifice. If you stop by to see the balloons, we hope you’ll also take a moment to see the permanent artwork in front of the station and remember the firefighters it honors. You can learn more about the artwork titled "Circle of Honor" at Station 3 at bouldercolorado.gov/circle-h…

We responded with Boulder Police this morning to a crash on Valmont Road. The motorcyclist was transported to the hospital with a major bodily injury. bouldercolorado.gov/news/bou…

Valmont Road is now open. Thank you to @boulder_fire for your partnership in this multiagency response.

At 7:28 p.m. Boulder Fire-Rescue responded to the Dartmouth/Kohler area for the report of a smoke plume in the area. Upon arrival, the initial crew noticed strong electrical odor and called in additional resources to investigate. After some investigation and lessening smoke, BFR crews identified an electrical fire underground (in an electric vault). The fire is contained and crews are keeping an eye on the situation closely. The only public safety information you should be aware of related to this incident is using caution when driving, especially through intersections where lights are out. Treat dark four-way intersections as all-way stops. @XcelEnergyCO has the most up to date information related to outages and power restoration.

To be clear, this is not a wildfire. This is a non-structure fire.

Boulder Fire-Rescue is currently in the area of Kohler Reservoir for the report of smoke. A small fire has been identified, crews have surrounded the source. We are aware of electric outages throughout Boulder at this time. Use caution through intersections. Crews continue to investigate the area and more information will be provided when we have it.

People’s Crossing Fire Contained at Half an Acre; Cause Still Under Investigation   At 9:19 a.m., Aug. 20, 2026, Boulder Fire-Rescue was dispatched to the report of a small wildfire in the trees and grass on the north side of the intersection between Boulder Canyon Drive and Arapahoe Ave. By 9:29 a.m.there was water on the fire and by 11:10 a.m. the fire was 100% contained and measured at approximately a half an acre. There were no injuries reported as a result of the fire and no structures impacted. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.   During the fire response, Sunshine, Red Rocks and Anemone Loop trails were closed out of an abundance of caution. Canyon Drive west of 6th Street was also closed. As of noon, all trails and roads were reopened.   Fire and law enforcement crews worked quickly and efficiently to secure the area and put the fire out. Boulder Fire-Rescue appreciates the following agencies for their excellent work during this incident: Boulder Police Department, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Boulder County Fire Management, Boulder Rural, Mountain View Fire Rescue, Lafayette Fire, Louisville Fire, Longmont Fire, Falck and Open Space and Mountain Parks Rangers.   A Warning to Evacuate for the area of the People’s Crossing Trailhead went out around 9:44 a.m. By 10:04 a.m., there was no longer a threat to safety and an All Clear alert was sent to the same people in that area. Community members are reminded that a Warning to Evacuate is issued when a threat may develop into a life-safety emergency. Residents are advised to prepare to evacuate, or to leave now if they anticipate needing extra time. To learn more about emergency alerts and sign up, please visit boulderodm.gov/preparedness/….

Canyon Drive is NOW OPEN.

Today, Boulder Fire-Rescue responded to the call of a wildfire at 9:19am. Firefighters quickly got hose around the fire and worked to knock it down. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. An evacuation warning was sent around 9:44am. An all-clear followed shortly thereafter and when crews were confident that there was no longer a risk to safety. Canyon is still closed from 6th to the west. Please avoid the area.

Update People’s Crossing Fire: The fire is out. There is an All Clear from the Evacuation Warning and folks can go back to their routine. Crews remain in the area moping up and making sure all hot spots are eliminated. For media inquiries, please contact the BFR PIO. There will be no media staging as the incident is coming to a close.