On Thursday, December 30, 2021, a ferocious wind-driven wildfire damaged hundreds of homes and businesses near Denver, forcing tens of thousands to flee, leaving the area in smoke.
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The winds that provided combustion for the fires in the area continued late into Thursday night as the Boulder suburbs of Superior and Louisville remained under evacuation orders, with firefighter being forced to withdraw in many areas.
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On Thursday night, hundreds of people watched from a ridge top as orange flames tore through the Rock Creek neighborhood of Superior, and numerous other fires dotted the horizon.
According to the National Weather Service, a high wind warning was extended through 8 p.m. but winds were expected to lessen overnight. Also, snow that’s expected on New Year’s Eve could also help douse the blaze.
About 600 homes, a Target shopping complex and a hotel have been destroyed by fire in the area, according to Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle.
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