Wildfire Prevention

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Three courageous passersby bravely extinguish small roadside fires ignited by an electrical explosion on Colorado Highway 9, preventing a potential wildfire.

Passersby extinguish fires after Colorado Highway 9 electrical incident

On Tuesday, June 9, a potential wildfire was averted on Colorado Highway 9, thanks to three passersby who stomped out small fires ignited by an electrical explosion.

Sofia Velazquez·June 13, 2026

Darkened street in Boulder, Colorado, during high winds and Xcel Energy power shut-offs, highlighting the impact on local businesses.

Neighborhoods

Xcel Energy implements power shut-offs amid high winds on Front Range

Boulder businesses faced average losses of $25,000, impacting 20,000 workers, during Xcel Energy's December power shut-offs, according to the Denver Gazette .

Eleanor Hayes·June 11, 2026