Wildfires have always been a natural occurrence in Boulder County. Increased human development and recreation, land management practices – including fire suppression over the last 100 years – and factors such as steep terrain, drought, high temperatures, and strong winds have resulted in an environment prone to extreme wildfire behavior. The Black Tiger fire in 1989 was the first of many catastrophic wildfires in the county.
Boulder County Historic Wildfire Perimeters
The Interactive Historic Wildfire Perimeters App displays historic wildfire perimeter locations along with related including fire name, start date, cause and many more data records.
Wildfires – A Story Map
The Wildfire History Story Map outlines recent fires in Boulder County and highlights their impact on people and land. It includes links to videos, websites, PDFs, and interactive maps.
Marshall Fire Facilitated Learning Analysis
The Marshall Fire Facilitated Learning Analysis was created as a learning tool for first responders. This resource is available to anyone studying Boulder County’s most destructive wildfire.