Instead of preparing to welcome 2022 many residents of Boulder
County are experiencing Colorado's most destructive fire. Just
before noon on December 30, 2021, a brush fire was reported in
Louisville, Colorado, a city in Boulder County, northwest of
Denver. By 3:00 p.m., mandatory evacuations had been issued to more
than 32,000 residents in Louisville and Superior. Within three
hours, the fire had destroyed more than 580 residential structures.
In addition, it caused extensive damage to retail stores,
hospitals, and hotels. As of 6:00 p.m., the fire was estimated to
be 1,600 acres with zero containment.
Once the fire is contained, damage assessments will be
undertaken. Structures and other damaged properties may be located
in the following zip codes: 80020, 80021, 80026, 80027, 80301,
80302, 80303 and 80305.
