Boulder Discovery Drive Grass Fire
Boulder Grass Fire
On December 23rd, 2021 around 10:20 Boulder Police & Fire Communications (9100) alerted Boulder Fire-Rescue Department to a grass fire at 3665 Discovery Drive near the space science building on the CU Boulder east campus. Ladder 2516 arrived to heavy smoke showing in the area, and started the investigation and access to the fire. Ladder 2516 updated with 10 foot flames moving close to a building and to fill the box. Crews worked several hours to get the wind drive fire contained. The fire burned 6.3 acres with no reported injuries. Additional information provided by Code 10 Photography
Departments on Scene:
Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, Boulder Rural Fire Rescue, Lafayette Fire Department, Louisville Fire Protection District, Four Mile Fire Protection District, Lefthand Fire Protection District, Mountain View Fire Rescue, Boulder Emergency Squad (BES), Boulder Mountain Fire Protection District, American Medical Response, Boulder Police Department, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks & CU-Boulder (University of Colorado) Police Department (CUPD)