The Stone Canyon fire was reported at approximately 1:30pm, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in the area of Stone Canyon, which borders the city of Lyons, Colorado. More that 100 fire fighters from a dozen agencies, along with multiple air tankers worked to contain the fire.

Many homes were evacuated, roads surrounding the area were closed and flight restrictions were, mandated over the area, according to the Boulder Office of Disaster Management. Gov. Jared Polis also issued a verbal disaster declaration for the Stone Canyon Fire.

According to fire officials, the fire was human-caused.