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CalWood Fire Forces Evacuation Order For Lyons Park Estates

The Boulder County Sheriff's Office has issued an evacuation order for the Lyons Park Estates subdivision.

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Many agencies, including West Metro Fire Rescue, have sent teams to Boulder County to help fight the Calwood and Lefthand Canyon Fires.
Many agencies, including West Metro Fire Rescue, have sent teams to Boulder County to help fight the Calwood and Lefthand Canyon Fires. (Image courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue)

BOULDER COUNTY, CO — An evacuation order has been issued for Lyons Park Estates as the Calwood Fire continues to burn in Boulder County.

The Boulder County Sheriff's Office made the decision to issue the order "out of an abundance of caution," officials said.

As of Wednesday, the CalWood Fire was not moving north or northeast; however winds were expected to increase overnight and fire officials said they want to avoid the evacuation of residents in the middle of the night.

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The Town of Lyons is under an evacuation warning, but not an order, officials said.

As of Wednesday, the CalWood Fire had grown to 9,915 acres, at 21 percent containment. Around 411 personnel have been deployed to help fight the fire.

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The Lefthand Canyon Fire has grown to 460 acres, at 4 percent containment. Around 115 personnel were fighting the fire.

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