12:20 a.m. - Sept. 11, 2010
Weekend special events postponed



At the request of the Sheriff’s Office, the following special events have been cancelled this weekend due to firefighting operations during the Fourmile Canyon wildfire:



CF Cycle for Life – bicycle ride by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – originally scheduled for Sept. 11. Rescheduled to Oct. 2
Boulder Sunset – triathlon by Your Cause Sports – originally scheduled for Sept. 11, rescheduled to Sept. 26
Buffalo Bicycle Classic – bicycle ride by the CU College of Arts & Sciences – originally scheduled for Sept. 12, not yet rescheduled


The Niwot Parade and Greek Orthodox Church events have not been cancelled.

9:52 a.m. - Sept. 11, 2010
Updated Fourmile fire donation needs:

Boulder County Donation Collection Center
3111 28th St.
Boulder, CO
Hours 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.


Items currently needed:
For those affected by the fire
Hygiene items (new) such as: toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorant, body soap
Diapers - all sizes
NEW underwear (mens, women's and children's)
Tums / Rolaids
Socks
For Firefighters
Hygiene items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorant, body soap
Lip balm
Lotion
Sunscreen
Eye covers
Bandanas
Socks
Items NOT Needed
Food donations
Used clothes
Water
Please call 211 for the most up-to-date information on donation needs

9:41 a.m. - Sept. 11, 2010
Fourmile fire area utility services update:
Utility Services are currently available to the following areas:

Glendale Gulch - phone currently available
Arroyo Chico - phone currently available
Poorman Road - electric and phone available
Gold Hill - phone currently available
Kelly Road - phone currently available
South Sugarloaf - phone currently available
South Old Town Site - phone currently available

Crews are currently working to restore electric power today to the following areas:

Lee Hill Road
Boulder Heights Subdivision
Carriage Hills Subdivision

9:35 a.m. - Sept. 11, 2010
Boulder County Public Health has created a web page offering Fourmile Canyon fire health information at:



http://www.bouldercounty.org/health/fireresources.htm

8:58 a.m. - Sept. 11, 2010
Assessment teams working to update list of addresses impacted by the Fourmile fire
Boulder County building officials and property assessment teams will be going through the Fourmile fire burn area this weekend, Sept. 11 and 12, to obtain more accurate and complete information for an updated list of addresses impacted by the fire. As soon as that assessment is complete, the new list will be posted on this website.

8:50 a.m. - Sept. 11, 2010
Forest Service closes area due to Fourmile Canyon Fire



The Boulder Ranger District of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests has temporarily closed all entry on National Forest System lands north from Boulder Canyon (Colorado Highway 119) to South Saint Vrain Canyon (Colorado Highway 7) and east of the Peak to Peak Highway (Colorado Highway 72). Private landowners, members of the media and private contractors (such as those working on private property or for utility maintenance) are exempt from the restriction.
Boulder District Ranger Christine Walsh said, “This closure is necessary to protect public safety in close proximity to the Four Mile Canyon Fire. The fire is behaving very erratically at times; as winds and weather conditions shift the fire could move in a new direction at a moment’s notice.”

Fire danger is currently rated “very high” in Boulder County. Although fire restrictions are not in effect, visitors to other areas of the national forest are asked to be extremely careful with campfires to avoid further wildfire ignitions. If you use a fire, never leave campfires unattended, even for a few minutes. Pour on plenty of water and stir it into the coals until all materials are cool to the touch with your bare hand.

8:40 a.m. - Sept. 11, 2010
Xcel Energy hotline for residents returning to evacuated areas:



Xcel Energy has established a hotline to help keep residents informed (800-545-0677) of the status of power in their area. Customers may call this number to hear a recorded message with current information on the restoration progress.