Goat Trail Fire in Boulder County 100% contained, evacuations lifted

The Goat Trail Fire burned in Boulder County early Wednesday morning. The Boulder Police Department, along with other law enforcement, conducted door-to-door evacuations as the fire continued to grow in the early hours. 

The fire was burning near the 200 block of Hawthorne in the northern part of Boulder. Fire officials said the fire was estimated at 1.9 acres as they used a drone to get an accurate measure of size. They said the fire was sparked around 3 a.m.

All evacuations were cleared by 8:30 a.m. and residents were allowed to return home. The fire was 100% contained as of 9:20 a.m.

After the fire started, evacuation efforts were in place as law enforcement went door-to-door in the neighborhoods along South Cedarbrook,  Boulder View and Acorn Lane. There are concerns as the dry conditions continue in the foothills with unseasonably warm temperatures and low precipitation. 

"Anytime we issue a warning, we always tell people, if you need to gather your medical equipment or medication or you need a little extra time, even though things are looking a little bit better right now, we want to make sure people are ready, make sure you have your things and be ready to go in case that would change," said Vinny Montez with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office. 

Initially, Boulder Fire Rescue was dispatched to the scene along with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office. Jamestown Fire Protection District, Boulder County Fire Management, Lefthand Fire, Mountain View Fire Rescue, the Boulder Police Department, Sunshine Fire and more joined those agencies. 

What caused the fire is being investigated.