[1:24 p.m., Monday, Feb. 2, 2026]
The Boulder Fire Department has left the area. Crews continue to assess damage at SEEL. The building remains closed the rest of the day and until it is deemed safe to enter. Continue to monitor this site for additional updates.
[1:01 p.m., Monday, Feb. 2, 2026]
The Boulder Fire Department has cleared the area, and there are no longer hazmat investigators on the scene at SEEL. EHS has control of the building. The building is closed for the day. Avoid the area, and monitor this site for additional updates.
[12:42 p.m., Monday, Feb. 2, 2026]
The Sustainability, Energy and Environment Laboratory (SEEL) remains evacuated following a small fire that has been contained. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and fire officials are on scene. The building has been closed for the rest of the day. Avoid the building until it has been cleared for re-entry and monitor alerts.colorado.edu for additional updates.
[11:45 a.m., Monday, Feb. 2, 2026]
Fire occurred at SEEL. Building evacuated. Fire contained, and Boulder Fire and EH&S are on scene. Avoid building until cleared for re-entry. Continue to monitor this site for updates.
