Rabbit Mountain Fire

Photo Courtesy of Lefthand Fire Protection District

On August 22nd, 2024 at 15:26 Boulder County Communications (1800) dispatched units to a possible wildland fire at the Rabbit Mountain Open Space, 14950 55th St. in unincorporated Boulder County with multiple 911 callers reporting smoke in the area. Crews arrived to a confirmed wildland fire and the call was upgraded. FM 6561 found active flames reaching 2 to 3 feet in rugged terrain in grass, brush, and ponderosa understory with a slow rate of spread. The Rabbit Mountain Trailhead was closed during the fire. No structures were threatened and no injuries were reported. The fire burned about over 2 acres and the cause is under investigation. Additional information provided by Lefthand Fire Protection District

Units on Scene:

Boulder County Fire Management: FM 6561 & Engine 6531

Hygiene Fire Protection District: Battalion 2860, Engine 2801 & Brush 2832

Lefthand Fire Protection District: Battalion 4161, Brush 4133 & Tender 4141

 Lyons Fire Protection District: Command 4062, Brush 4033 & Tender 4041

Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department: Command 4262

 Mountain View Fire Rescue: Tender 2244

Boulder Fire-Rescue Department: Support 2553

Boulder County Emergency Services: 1592

Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Boulder County Parks & Open Space, Boulder County Emergency Services & American Medical Response

Photo Courtesy of Lefthand Fire Protection District

Photo Courtesy of Lefthand Fire Protection District