Boulder, Colo. – A new wildfire is burning in Chautauqua Park, drawing emergency response Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Denver/Boulder, the wildfire — identified as the Bluebell Fire — is active in the Chautauqua Park area and is visible from the agency’s office and public webcam.
The NWS shared the update on social media, noting visible smoke rising from the foothills southwest of downtown Boulder. A live camera feed shows an active smoke plume in open space near the base of the Flatirons.
More detailed information is being provided by Boulder Fire-Rescue, the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, and through the Boulder Office of Disaster Management website. Officials also directed residents to the Watch Duty app for real-time updates.
The size of the fire and containment status were not immediately released. It is unclear whether any evacuation orders have been issued.
Chautauqua Park is a heavily visited area for hikers, students, and residents, particularly on weekends. Authorities have not yet announced trail or road closures but are urging the public to rely on official sources for verified updates.
No injuries have been reported as of Saturday.
Officials are expected to release additional details as the response continues.
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