Bluebell Fire

Photo courtesy of Boulder Fire-Rescue Department

On February 28th, 2026 at 12:45 Boulder Police & Fire Communications (9100) dispatched Boulder Fire-Rescue Department to a wildland fire on Bluebell Trail off Bluebell Rd. in Boulder during a Red Flag Warning day. Engine 141 arrived with smoke showing over the ridge from the Chautauqua Trail by the ranger station. Battalion 143 arrived and assumed command with a half acre fire moving in light flashy fuels with moderate spread heading into the tress. A helicopter was requested for water drops and additional engines and water tenders to respond. The fire burned 1.5 acres and was contained before threatening any nearby homes. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation. Additional information provided by Boulder Fire-Rescue Department

Units on Scene:

Boulder: Battalion 143, Battalion 102, Chief 108, Bureau 101, Engine 141, Brush 141, Interface 142, Engine 142, Engine 144, Brush 147, Interface 145 & Wildland 148

Mountain View Fire Rescue: Battalion 205, Interface 202, Brush 210. Tender 209, Engine 205 & Tender 204

Boulder County Fire Management: FM 6561

Boulder Rural Fire Rescue: Engine 323

Louisville Fire Protection District: Engine 528 & Engine 529

Boulder Mountain Fire Protection District: Utility 4353, Utility 4358 & Brush 4331

Four Mile Fire Protection District: Brush 4631

Sunshine Fire Protection District: 4532

Lefthand Fire Protection District: Brush 4131

Lyons Fire Protection District: Brush 4031

Boulder Emergency Squad (BES): Command 3161, Rescue 3124, Rescue 3125, Rescue 3151 & SARCOM 3155

Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC): Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) Wildland 27 (N327SF), Firehawk (N3802C) & Firehawk (N3811C)

Douglas County OEM: Helicopter 5TA (N205TA)

Falck: Ambulance 104

Boulder Police Department, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Boulder County Emergency Services, Boulder County Parks & Open Space & Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks

Photo courtesy of Boulder Fire-Rescue Department

Photo courtesy of Chris Rodgers Code 10 Photography