Wildfires in Boulder County, Colorado destroyed more than 500 homes and several businesses in the final days of 2021, leaving many people and animals homeless.
Ignited by collapsed power lines and blown madly by 105 mph winds, these fires were the deadliest destructive in Colorado’s history, 9 News report.
Hundreds of homes were destroyed by fire in Boulder County, Colorado.
The fires have affected at least 1,600 acres of mostly metropolitan areas of Boulder County, Coloradoan report. Residents of Louisville and Superior were ordered to evacuate, along with those from areas of Broomfield and the Rocky Flats area.
35,000 Colorado residents were evacuated from their homes.
About 35,000 residents had to evacuate their homes due to the fire Boulder County Community Organization.
Tragically, many animals were left behind in the disturbance.
A cat rescued from a forest fire.
Because Boulder County Fairgrounds are fully booked, officials recommend bringing pets and livestock in need of shelter to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Ave. Frontage Road at Golden or The Ranch Events Complex, 5280 Arena Circle, Suite 100 in Loveland.
Members of the Facebook Group, Boulder County Fire Lost & Found Pets are also helping animals in need.
“For those who escaped the fire or have friends in the evacuation area,” one user posted. “I’m in Bennett, I have 2 joggers that I can keep your chickens or other animals on our property in a kennel. We not only help chickens and small animals but we also take care of goats, cows, sheep and horses. Let me know how Nick and I can help. I’ll let everyone know when I’m full
🙏🏻 Prayers for everyone’s safety.🙏🏻”
Facebook groups are helping people locate missing animals.
Another member hugged some dogs she found in the fire, posting pictures of them on the group.
“Gracie- 5 year old female border collie gold mix
Phil – 2 year old male English Bulldog
Hazel – 5 year old female Chihuahua yorkie mix
Lost nearly 1109 Hillside ln Louisville
For more information please call/text! ” she posted, along with pictures of the dogs.
A horse was found running wild during a bushfire.
“I have a clinic full of veterinary technicians who want to help, where can we go? Who can we help?! ” asked another member of the group.
A dog was found in the forest fire.
Another member volunteered to use his drone search team to assist with animal searches and rescues.
A separate group has been formed to assist shelter horse in fires.
Since so many missing pets are being posted to groups, there are even posts by compassionate Coloradons offering to help and take in animals in need.
Animals and livestock are being cared for at the local fairgrounds.
Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle said some towns are “just wormholes in the ground”.
“It’s unbelievable when you look at the devastation that we don’t have a list of 100 missing people,” the sheriff said.
As Seattle Times Reportedly, seven people were injured as a result of the fire, while there have been no reports of dead or missing people.
Governor Jared Polis said: “We can hold our own New Year’s miracle if it holds that there are no loss of life.
Despite heavy devastation, no deaths have been reported as a result of the bushfires.
Light snow eased New Year’s Eve smoldering fires and emergency crews began responding to downed power lines, although it could take days if not weeks before people get a signal. to return home.
“The devastation in Boulder County tonight is absolutely heartbreaking. We are in close contact with (Governor Jared Polis) and working to secure Federal recovery resources,” Representative Joe Neguse, who represents Fort Collins and Boulder County, posted on Twitter. “Please keep everyone in our community thinking with your thoughts, and pray for the firefighters who sacrificed so much to keep us safe.”
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