Boulder Fourmile Canyon fire all over but the shouting: See our farewell photo gallery

A sure sign that the threat from the Fourmile Canyon fire near Boulder is over: Moments ago, no one answered the 24-hour media line. All evacuation orders have been lifted, and while the fire zone is open to residents only, we're clearly in the mop-up phase. Page down to check...
By Michael RobertsSeptember 16, 2010
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A sure sign that the threat from the Fourmile Canyon fire near Boulder is over: Moments ago, no one answered the 24-hour media line. All evacuation orders have been lifted, and while the fire zone is open to residents only, we’re clearly in the mop-up phase. Page down to check out photos of the battle, capped by a thank-you shot to Fourmile fighters.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com
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