How to help people impacted by the Marshall Fire in Boulder County
BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- While crews continue to work in the burn zone of the Marshall Fire in Boulder County, the state and Boulder County have set up ways to help those affected by the fire.
Below are several ways people can help, both in person, financially, and through donations.
- The Boulder Office of Emergency Management is now accepting volunteers. For more information, click here.
- Donations can also be made in the form of goods or services. That includes physical materials, food, water, and health/mental health services. For more information, click here.
- Monetary donations can be made through various outlets:
- The Boulder County Wildfire Fund with Colorado Gives.
- Sister Carmen is taking limited donations that can be dropped off at 655 Aspen Ridge Drive, Lafayette, CO at the East entrance. They are accepting cash and gift cards to Walmart, Target, Costco, and local restaurants.
- If you have shelter to offer displaced residents, please sign up to be a verified host with Airbnb's Open Homes Program.
- The YMCA of Northern Colorado at 2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette is no longer accepting donations. They posted on twitter they've received enough, but will update if they need more.
- A Facebook page is available for people able to assist with the transportation of animals.
The Boulder Office of Emergency Management asks people to donate online or at designated donation centers and not call their center.
According to the BOEM, the Marshall Fire burned 6,000 acres and destroyed at least 580 homes. Boulder County Sheriff Pelle said he would not be surprised if the number of homes destroyed totaled around 1,000.
People are still asked to avoid the burn area while crews continue to put out any remaining fire.
Officials initially believed the fire began through downed powerlines, however, Xcel Energy reports no downed powerlines were found at the ignition site.
