Jeff GametNow that the #alexandermountainfire isn’t an issue any more we can see the mountains and blue sky again. #colorado #wildfire https://instagr.am/p/C-08LNfvFFZ/
Jason SlayA beautiful #drone #sunset #timelapse in #loveland #colorado after some intense showers this afternoon. I’m thankful for all the fire crews that kept us safe during the #alexandermountainfire.
srlee“After Glow”
Recently dropped slurry lingers in the air over the Alexander Mountain wildfire in northern Colorado on July 29, 2024. Thankfully this fire is now largely contained and the recovery process has begun (particularly for families that lost homes).
#alexandermountainfire #cowx #colorado #wildfire #firefighting #coloradophotography #coloradophotographer #landscape #landscapephotography #landscapephotographer #OurPlanetDaily #EarthFocus #photographer
Recently dropped slurry lingers in the air over the Alexander Mountain wildfire in northern Colorado on July 29, 2024. Thankfully this fire is now largely contained and the recovery process has begun (particularly for families that lost homes).
#alexandermountainfire #cowx #colorado #wildfire #firefighting #coloradophotography #coloradophotographer #landscape #landscapephotography #landscapephotographer #OurPlanetDaily #EarthFocus #photographer
BakersRelayStatus of fires followed by BakersRelay. Note: Info can be several hours old.
#ParkFire ACRES: 429,118 CONTAINMENT: 36%
#TroutFire: ACRES: 23,597 CONTAINMENT: 70%
#CrozierFire ACRES: 1,960 CONTAINMENT: 8%
#BoiseFire ACRES: 75 CONTAINMENT: 0%
#CanyonFire ACRES: 85 CONTAINMENT: 27%
#PioneerFire ACRES: 37,615 CONTAINMENT: 13%
Fires no longer followed by BakersRelay except for community recovery information.
#BorelFire ACRES: 59,288 CONTAINMENT: 91%
#DurkeeFire ACRES: 294,265 CONTAINMENT: 97%
#ThompsonFire ACRES: 31,557 CONT.: 99%
#AlexanderMountainFire ACRES: 9,668 CONT.: 91%
Status of fires followed by BakersRelay. Note: info several hours old.
#ParkFire ACRES: 425,360 CONTAINMENT: 34%
#CrozierFire ACRES: 705 CONTAINMENT: 5%
#TroutFire ACRES: 23,597 CONTAINMENT: 70%
#PioneerFire: ACRES: 36,945 CONTAINMENT: 13%
Fires no longer relayed, but continuing to be monitored for community recovery items.
#BorelFire ACRES: 59,340 CONTAINMENT: 84%
#DurkeeFire ACRES: 294,265 CONTAINMENT: 95%
#ThompsonFire ACRES: 31,557 CONTAIN.: 99%
#AlexanderMountainFire ACRES: 9,668 CONT.: 91%
Adam Johnson, Reporter
6 minutes ago · Aug 7, 11:10 AM
The prior Mandatory Evacuation order has been changed to Voluntary Evacuation in the Cedar Park and Storm Mountain Communities, with controlled access. Residents will be required to provide credentials at entry check points. If you have not completed credentialing, please do so prior to attempting entry.
Credentialing information can be found at https://www.larimer.gov/alexander-mountain-fire. For questions about credentialing, you can also call the Joint Information Center at 970-980-2500. They are open daily from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Michael Silvester, Staff Reporter
Aug 7, 9:20 AM EDT
7am update from Larimer Sheriff's:
Evacuation orders along Highway 34 from the Dam Store to Drake have been lifted.
Adam Johnson, Reporter
Aug 6, 7:21 PM EDT
If you have not yet gotten credentials to re-enter the fire area you will now need to go to one of the Larimer County Clerks offices in either Estes Park, Fort Collins, or Loveland during regular business hours.
New resources have been posted online for people returning home, including info about food safety, hazardous debris removal and post-wildfire cleanup: https://www.larimer.gov/alexander-mountain-fire
The SW Incident Management Team 1 will transfer command of the fire back to Arapahoe NF on Friday, 08/09/2024.
The current evacuations statuses can be viewed here: https://www.nocoalert.org/alert-zone-map
Status of fires followed by BakersRelay. Note: information is several hours old.
#ParkFire ACRES: 406,579 CONTAINMENT: 34%
#PioneerFire ACRES: 36,763 CONTAINMENT: 12%
#BorelFire ACRES: 59,340 CONTAINMENT: 71%
#TroutFire ACRES: 23,559 CONTAINMENT: 49%
#AlexanderMountainFire ACRES: 9,668 CONT: 74%
Below are fires no longer being actively relayed. Will be monitored for community support issues.
#PedroFire ACRES: 3,815 CONTAINMENT: 90%
#NixonFire ACRES: 5,222 CONTAINMENT: 92%
#DurkeeFire ACRES: 294,265 CONTAINMENT: 90%
#ThompsonFire ACRES: 31,557 CONTAIN.: 99%
LCSO continues to operate the Joint Information Center (JIC), which can be reached at (970) 980-2500. The JIC closed at 5:00 p.m. on August 5 and will reopen on August 6 at 8:00 a.m. People can also access a list of resources, maps, and other info on the Alexander Mountain Fire page.
The Community Foundation of Northern CO has established the Northern CO Disaster Recovery Fund to meet the immediate & long-term relief and recovery needs of the people & places affected in Northern Colorado. More information is available online at https://nocofoundation.org/noco-disaster-recovery-fund/. Scams are common in the wake of disasters…