🌱 Wildfire 65% Contained + Sheriff Accidentally Publishes Inmate Info

Hey, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Boulder Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town today, including...

• Boulder County inmates' Social Security numbers accidentally published by sheriff.
• How to keep your home warm when temperatures drop below zero.
• Sunshine Wildland fire destroys one house and damages another.

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Wednesday's weather: A bit of afternoon snow. High: 47 Low: -12.

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Here are the top stories today in Boulder:

1. Sheriff's office accidentally exposes inmates' Social Security numbers. The Boulder County Sheriff's Office inadvertently published the SS numbers of inmates on their website. (CPR)
2. Emergency crews continue to make progress in Sunshine Wildland fire. One home has been destroyed and another was damaged in the wildfire west of Boulder near Mount Sanitas and crews have made significant progress extinguishing the fire. (CO Sun)
3. Keeping your home warm in sub-zero temperatures. The most common mistake people make when temperatures drop below zero, is to leave the hose attached to the spigot, which can freeze the pipe and cause damage to the inside of your house. (FOX31)
4. Colorado to activate National Guard as extreme cold weather approaches. Gov. Jared Polis has approved the activation of the Colorado National Guard to assist with the emergencies that may arise from the extreme cold weather that's expected to arrive beginning this afternoon. (CBS4)

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Today in Boulder:

• FREE Boulder Badasses: Networking event. (4:30 p.m.)
• Arts Commission Meeting: Boulder Public Library. (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Sunshine Wildland fire had almost no growth Monday night, and the fire containment has increased to 65 percent. (Boulder)
• Holiday Closure notice: Boulder County Offices will close at noon on Friday, Dec. 23, and will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26. (BOCO)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll see you soon! — Brad K. Evans

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