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Boulder fire
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The gist
Fire crews controlled a blaze at Diamond Double T Ranch north of Boulder, burning a hay storage structure. No people or animals were hurt, but roads closed and evacuations occurred.
Background
A fire broke out late Sunday night at an equestrian center north of Boulder, Colorado. The blaze engulfed a hay storage structure and affected nearby buildings, prompting road closures and evacuations. Crews from multiple fire departments responded and controlled the fire quickly, preventing injuries to people and animals.
How it unfolded
- Aug 16, 2026 23:45Fire reported at Diamond Double T Ranch near Niwot Road and North 55th Street; multiple fire departments respond.
- Aug 17, 2026 00:00Fire burns 20-foot by 60-foot hay storage structure; smaller office building, shed, grain silo, and storage container affected.
- Aug 17, 2026 07:30North 55th Street still closed as crews monitor a haystack; fire controlled, no injuries reported.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Boulder County Sheriff's Office reported no people or animals were hurt and crews controlled the fire quickly.
Still unverified
Extent of damage to smaller structures is unknown, according to Sheriff's Office spokesperson Carrie Haverfield.