The Stone Canyon Fire was a tragic part of the July 2024 Front Range fire cluster, claiming one life near Lyons.
Starting July 30, 2024 north of Lyons, the fire burned 1,557 acres, destroyed five homes and killed one resident found in a burned home. Four firefighters were also injured.
Every major Colorado fire reinforces the same lesson: the homes most likely to survive are the ones prepared before a fire starts. Like Marshall and Black Forest, it is a sober reminder that even modest fires turn deadly when residents can’t evacuate in time. Creating defensible space, hardening the home against embers, and documenting the work for insurance and grant funding are the highest-leverage steps a homeowner can take.
Homeowners near Lyons and the St. Vrain corridor can get a free assessment from our Boulder County and Lyons teams.
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Open the full guide1,557 acres near Lyons.
Yes, one resident died and four firefighters were injured.
