New wildfire reported near Lyons

A new wildfire in Colorado, now known as the Stone Canyon Fire, began this afternoon in a neighborhood north of Lyons. As of 6:15 p.m., the Stone Canyon Fire is estimated to be 450 acres in size. Preliminary reports from the Boulder Office of Disaster Management are that two structures have been lost so far.

Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued within the town of Lyons, including the areas north of U.S. Highway 36 (Broadway) and east of 5th Avenue.

Also, westbound traffic into Lyons from US Highway 36 and US Highway 66 is currently closed in order to get firefighting equipment into the town.

Meanwhile, the Alexander Mountain Fire, between Estes Park and Loveland, has grown to 3575 acres in size as of the most recent 4pm estimate.



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