Lefthand Canyon Fire. Pictures.

Some Pics.

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6/26 6 p.m. - Fire in Lefthand Canyon
Firefighters have responded to a fire near the 3.7 Mile Marker on U.S. Forest Service land. There is a mandatory evacuation for residents within a 1.5 mile radius of the 3.7 MM. The Emergency Operations Center is activated to help support firefighting efforts. Additional information will be posted here when details are available.

The "Maxwell Fire" began at approximately 5:39 p.m. this afternoon. Fire is estimated to be between 10 and 20 acres in size.

The Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont is open for large animal (horses and livestock) evacuations.

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6/26 7:30 p.m. - Maxwell Fire Road Closures
Roads closed to public traffic:

1.Left Hand Canyon at North Foothills Highway (local traffic allowed with I.D. to Old Stage Rd.)
2.James Canyon at Lefthand Canyon to Old Stage Rd
3.Old Stage at Lefthand Canyon to James Canyon

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I'm confused. Is this a re-ignition of the fire from last fall? Or a new fire but in the LeftHand Canyon area?

Not certain at this point, but I believe it is a new fire.

6/26 7:50 p.m. - USFS is in command of the fire
The U.S. Forest Service is in command of the fire and is posting information about the fire and suppression activity at: http://inciweb.org/incident/2384/

Per Inciweb:

INCIDENT UPDATED 39 MIN. AGO
Approximate Location
40.111 latitude, -105.316 longitude

Incident Overview
The Maxwell Fire is burning on National Forest System lands in the Lefthand Canyon area. An airtanker is working the fire and additional resources have been ordered.

Basic Information
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin Sunday June 26th, 2011 approx. 05:00 PM
Location Lefthand Canyon Area of Roosevelt National Forest

Current Situation
Size 100 acres

Outlook
Planned Actions Additional crews have been ordered and an air tanker is making drops.

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6/26 8 p.m. - Red Cross has opened an evacuation center at the Boulder YMCA
An evacuation center for residents of Lefthand Canyon is set-up at the YMCA, 28th & Mapleton in Boulder.

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INCIDENT UPDATED 5 MIN. AGO
Approximate Location
40.111 latitude, -105.316 longitude

Incident Overview
The Maxwell Fire is burning on National Forest System lands in the Lefthand Canyon area. Crews are working the fire this evening and many resources are on order. An evacuation center has been set up for residents at the Boulder YMCA at 28th and Mapleton in Boulder.

Basic Information
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin Sunday June 26th, 2011 approx. 05:00 PM
Location Lefthand Canyon Area of Roosevelt National Forest
Incident Commander Julie Stennes, Usfs

Current Situation
Size 75 acres

Outlook
Planned Actions Many firefighters on scene, with 3 Type 1 crews and 3 Type 2 crews (20-person crews) ordered. 2 heavy air tankers and 2 SEATS (single engine air tankers) worked the fire this afternoon and evening. Air resources are ordered tomorrow, including a Type 2 Helicopter. Fifteen engines have also been ordered.

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6/26 - 9:15 p.m.
Crews are begining a back burn in the fire area, so an increase in smoke may be visible.

6/26 - 9:05 p.m.
340 emergency notification messages were sent to residents, warning them to be on standby for an evacuation. Residents should be prepared to evacuate if necessary.

50 firefighters are working the fire; others are staged in Lefthand Canyon. Air tankers have made multiple drops of fire retardent.


6/26 8 p.m. - Red Cross has opened an evacuation center at the Boulder YMCA
An evacuation center for residents of Lefthand Canyon is set-up at the YMCA, 28th & Mapleton in Boulder.

6/26 7:50 p.m. - USFS is in command of the fire
The U.S. Forest Service is in command of the fire and is posting information about the fire and suppression activity at: http://inciweb.org/incident/2384/

6/26 7:30 p.m. - Maxwell Fire Road Closures
Roads closed to public traffic:
Left Hand Canyon at North Foothills Highway (local traffic allowed with I.D. to Old Stage Rd.)
James Canyon at Lefthand Canyon to Old Stage Rd
Old Stage at Lefthand Canyon to James Canyon

6/26 6 p.m. - Fire in Lefthand Canyon
Firefighters have responded to a fire near the 3.7 Mile Marker on U.S. Forest Service land. There is a mandatory evacuation for residents within a 1.5 mile radius of the 3.7 MM. The Emergency Operations Center is activated to help support firefighting efforts. Additional information will be posted here when details are available.

The "Maxwell Fire" began at approximately 5:39 p.m. this afternoon. Fire is estimated to be between 10 and 20 acres in size.

The Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont is open for large animal (horses and livestock) evacuations.

Per InciWeb:

INCIDENT UPDATED 1:04 HRS. AGO
Approximate Location
40.111 latitude, -105.316 longitude

Incident Overview
The Maxwell Fire is burning on National Forest System lands in the Lefthand Canyon area northwest of Boulder. Crews remained at the fire overnight and many resources are on order for today.

Basic Information
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin Sunday June 26th, 2011 approx. 05:00 PM
Location Lefthand Canyon Area of Roosevelt National Forest
Incident Commander Julie Stennes, Usfs

Current Situation
Total Personnel 100
Size 100 acres
Percent Contained 20%

Outlook
Planned Actions Burnout operations occurred last night. Three Type 1 crews and 3 Type 2 crews (20-person crews) ordered. 2 heavy air tankers and 2 SEATS (single engine air tankers) worked the fire yesterday. Air resources are ordered for today, including a Type 2 Helicopter. Fifteen engines have also been ordered.

Remarks There are currently 14 cooperating agencies working the fire. Cooler temperature and higher humidity benefited firefighters over night.

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Per InciWeb:

INCIDENT UPDATED 36 MIN. AGO
Approximate Location
40.111 latitude, -105.316 longitude

Incident Overview
The Maxwell Fire is burning on National Forest System lands in the Lefthand Canyon area northwest of Boulder. Crews remained at the fire overnight and many additional resources continued arriving today. The favorable weather is allowing firefighters to make good progress today, leading to 40% containment. After flying over the fire for more accurate mapping, the fire is estimated at 60 acres. There will be a media briefings at 7:30 p.m. and again tomorrow morning.

Basic Information
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin Sunday June 26th, 2011 approx. 05:00 PM
Location Lefthand Canyon Area of Roosevelt National Forest
Incident Commander Will Briggs, Usfs

Current Situation
Total Personnel 200
Size 60 acres
Percent Contained 40%

Outlook
Planned Actions Air resources are available but did not make drops today. Good progress was made last night and continues today.Mopping up starting in some areas. Working hard along the Lefthand Canyon Road given foretasted weather. Two hotshot crews and two type 2 crews join other firefighters on the line. Twenty-three engines are also on scene.

Remarks There are currently 14 cooperating agencies working the fire. Favorable weather is expected throughout the day, with low winds and cooler temperatures.

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