Wildfire between Broomfield and Louisville largely contained Monday afternoon
Colorado Public Radio••nation
Key Points:
- A grass fire that started Monday afternoon near Broomfield, Lafayette, and Louisville is now largely contained, with Boulder County planning to lift evacuation orders soon.
- Fire crews are working to extinguish remaining smoldering areas, including a large pile of hay bales.
- The fire occurred near Northwest Parkway, close to Highway 287 and Dillon Road, and had been spreading eastward with visible smoke.
- Highway 287 is anticipated to reopen shortly as conditions improve.
- Authorities continue to monitor the situation as it develops.
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