Authorities initially said downed power lines may have caused the fire, which started Thursday, but Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle said Monday there’s an “open and active investigation” into the origin of the flames — a probe that could take weeks or months. What caused the Colorado fires? He and […]
At about 1:45 p.m. the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office stated the fire was burning in the Twin Lakes area. “If you are in the area of Twin Lakes, please DO NOT go to try to get a look at the fire,” the sheriff’s office posted to Twitter. “Avoid the area […]
Beaty/Denverite Boulder Fire-Rescue responds to the NCAR fire near the Table Mesa neighborhood. March 26, 2022. Investigators believe a wildfire that forced the evacuation of nearly 20,000 people in northern Colorado last month was started by a very small campfire near a hiking trail, authorities said Thursday. What started the […]
The Tunnel Fire is currently 98% contained. Where in Colorado are the fires burning? Below is the latest on the wildfires burning in Colorado. Custer County. A wildfire burning in an old burn scar in Custer County has forced the closure of some roads Friday afternoon. El Paso County. Kiowa […]
Colorado Springs and Teller County wildfires, May 12-13 Proby Parkway and Powers Boulevard caused mandatory evacuations for residents in the area and temporarily placed the Colorado Springs Airport under a shelter-in-place order. The fire was caused by an El Paso County sheriff’s vehicle. Where is the smoke over Denver coming […]
Table Mountain & UCT fire was possibly caused by malicious act says report. Cape Town – Two months after a devastating fire ravaged over 600 hectares of Table Mountain and parts of the University of Cape Town an independent report reveals that it was started during a malicious act. How […]
Boulder. The NCAR Fire started about 2:15 p.m. March 26 on Boulder Open Space Mountain Parks property, south of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Facility in south Boulder. No injuries were reported, and no structures were lost. Is the NCAR Fire contained? March 26, 2022. Crews fully contained […]
The evacuation area includes parts of south Boulder downhill from the NCAR facility and the southwestern area near Table Mesa. Officials with the University of Colorado Boulder said they were evacuating people from their south campus as well. Is Boulder Colorado being evacuated? Evacuation orders lifted after wildfire scorches Boulder, […]
The small wildfire burned southwest of the city’s Table Mesa neighborhood, near the National Center for Atmospheric Research. “Please note: 100% containment does not mean that the fire is completely ‘out,’” said Boulder Fire-Rescue. Where in Boulder are the fires? The NCAR fire was sparked on March 26 in open […]
Google Maps. The granddaddy of GPS navigation options for almost any type of transportation. Waze. This app stands apart due to its crowd-sourced traffic information. MapQuest. Maps.Me. Scout GPS. InRoute Route Planner. Apple Maps. MapFactor Navigator. Is Waze better than Google Maps? Google Maps seems to be more reliable, accurate […]
Iceland. Iceland tops the Global Peace Index, which ranks countries according to safety and security, ongoing conflict and militarisation. What is the safest country in the world 2022? Iceland. According to the Global Peace Index, Iceland is the safest country globally for the 13th year in a row. New Zealand. […]
How to drive on snow and icy roads Gently accelerate the vehicle using low revs and shift to a higher gear as quickly as possible. Maintain a greater braking distance between your car and the vehicle in front of you, especially in conditions like rain, ice and snow; leave as […]
9 Tips to Prepare You for a Scenic Drive Give your car a tune-up. Fill up. Be ready for emergencies. Use brakes cautiously. Downshift before extreme downgrades. Watch your temperature gauge. Stay alert and on your side of the road. Use your headlights. When driving up a mountain What gear […]
Before a trip through mountainous terrain, especially after the cold months of winter, your car may need extra attention. Ensure the vehicle’s brake and transmission fluids are filled. Check that the brakes, heating and cooling, windshield wipers, battery performance, and exhaust systems are working properly. What are 6 things you […]
COtrip App The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has a 511 smartphone application to meet the growing trend of information on mobile and tablet devices for the traveling public. The COtrip app works on smartphones and tablets that operate on the iPhone/IOS and Android platforms. How do I find local […]