All evacuations lifted in 189-acre NCAR Fire near Boulder as containment reaches 35%

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BREAKING: All evacuations have been lifted in the 189-acre NCAR Fire burning in Boulder as crews report a 35% containment level

Late Saturday night, the evacuation zone was updated with evacuees residing in the outer half-mile perimeter around the fire given the all-clear to go home, leaving 1,600 people unable to return. But the City of Boulder lifted all evacuation notices for the NCAR Fire at 5 p.m. Sunday. All evacuees may now return to their properties.

The evacuation area included parts of south Boulder downhill from the NCAR facility and the southwestern area near Table Mesa. Officials with the University of Colorado Boulder said they evacuated people from their south campus as well. Pre-evacuation notices were also issued. "The Marshall fires were on the tip of everyone's tongue. And that's kind of why everyone took this very seriously," said Bloome."I already had stuff prepared. I have a box to take, mementos that I take."

The wind played a major role in hampering firefighting efforts Saturday. Powerful gusts whipped flames, causing the fire to grow very fast after it was first reported around 2 p.m. There have been no reports of loss of structures or injuries at this time. The cause is not yet known but firefighters said a probable origin point has been identified.

 

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