On July 30, 2024, the Stone Canyon Fire broke out in the Stone Canyon area outside Lyons, Colorado, in unincorporated Boulder County. The fire started during hot, dry summer conditions and quickly became a serious threat to nearby homes, neighborhoods, and the town of Lyons itself. Early reports placed the fire near Eagle Ridge, with evacuation orders issued as flames pushed through dry grass, brush, and timber north of town. From a distance, the fire was impossible to miss. A massive column of smoke rose over the foothills, turning the blue Colorado sky into a wall of gray, brown, and white. For residents and visitors watching from Lyons, Estes Park, and surrounding areas, the scene was a hard reminder of how quickly fire can take