Fire Near HWY 287 Contained, Crews Remain On Scene

The following contains informational updates surrounding a grass fire near Northwest Parkway, with the updates posted on January 5th and 6th, 2026.

Denver & Front Range Weather — Facebook update, originally posted Monday, January 5 at 3:25 p.m. MST

UPDATE – As of 3:55pm, I’m told crews are mostly in mop up stage. You will probably continue to see smoke because a bunch of hay bales are burning. Sincere thank you to our firefighters and emergency service personnel on the ground!

The 104th Fire is burning southwest of Good Samaritan Hospital, being fanned by southwest winds gusting in excess of 30mph. Winds are originating from the southwest and blowing towards the northeast.

Localized evacuations are reportedly underway in the Whitetail Park neighborhood. If your residence is situated between Dillon Road to the south and Boulder Road to the north and you live west of 120th Street (this includes Lafayette), be prepared. Have a plan.

I cut my ski day short and this is my priority until the fire is out.

Fire near HWY 287 contained, crews remain on scene – City of Lafayette civic alert, Monday, January 5

Fire update news flash
The wildfire in the area of Highway 287 and Dillon Road is being contained, and crews are continuing to extinguish it. Smoke may linger while crews complete suppression activities. Traffic will be impacted. For continued updates, visit www.BOCO911Alert.org

All Clear – Most recent BOCO Alert, issued Monday, January 5 at 4:25 p.m. MST

This is the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Notification System. At 16:25:20 on 01-05-2026 an All Clear has been issued for ALL AREAS under evacuation orders. Fire personnel will remain on scene monitoring the area for fire activity.

US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado – Facebook update, originally posted Tuesday, January 6 at 3:58 a.m. MST

A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 8AM this morning to 5PM this evening across the western Denver metro and southern Front Range foothills. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will combine to create critical fire weather conditions from late this morning through most of the afternoon. Winds are expected to diminish near sunset this evening.
The daily drill:

Avoid any activity that may produce a spark

Have a Go Bag ready

In the event of a wildfire:

Be ready to take swift action

Follow instructions from local emergency officials

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