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Reducing risk begins with understanding origins.
Lightning is the most common natural cause of wildfires in Boulder County. As development and recreation increase, human behavior takes on an increasing role in wildfire ignition, currently accounting for close to 90 percent of all ignitions within the county. These origins include:
Humans cause 90 percent of the Wildfires in Boulder County in the Following Ways:
Accidental: Sparks from machinery, prescribed and agricultural burns, equipment malfunctions
Carelessness: Campfires, cigarretes, or fireworks
Purposeful: Arson and other malicious intent
Be Aware.
What should you look for on days when conditions are high for wildfire?
Campaign Spotlight: Mitigation Basics
Boulder County: Wildfire Happens Here
Download the Mitigation Basics Fact Sheet to discover the Why’s, How’s, and When’s of risk management.
It Happens Anywhere

At Any Time
