Early this morning, Boulder Fire-Rescue (BFR) responded to a fire alarm at the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder, as haze filled the lower levels of a building at 1905 Colorado Ave. The call, which came in around 8:30 a.m., prompted immediate evacuation protocols to ensure the safety of everyone within the vicinity.

As crews arrived, they prioritized getting people out safely as they began to investigate the source of the light haze. According to the City of Boulder, buildings affiliated with the psychology and biosciences departments were effectively evacuated, and thankfully, no injuries were to be reported. The response teams worked diligently to thoroughly search the areas but were unable to immediately identify the direct cause of the issue.

Investigations suggested that a mechanical malfunction might have been the root cause of the haze as no signs of active fire were detected. By 11:30 a.m., the situation was deemed resolved, and BFR cleared the scene. The incident concluded without any harm to individuals or significant damage to the property.

Recognitions were given to the CU Police Department, CU facilities team, and local fire departments, including Louisville Fire and Mountain View Fire Rescue, for their collaboration and aid in the incident. "When Boulder Fire-Rescue implements a 2-alarm call it means that fire apparatuses that are outside of the city are called in to assist with an incident," as noted by the City of Boulder. These mutual aid agreements are essential to ensure quick and efficient responses to potentially dangerous situations throughout the community.