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Alexander Mountain Fire Update
August 7, 2024

Acres: 9,668 

Start Date: 07/29/24
Location: Larimer County, Colorado

Personnel: 405
Containment: 83%

Highlights: Containment continues to increase as fire crews are focused on reinforcing control lines, mopping up, and returning disturbed areas to a more natural state. Firefighters will patrol and monitor as residents return to the area and extinguish any remaining hot spots near homes. Several evacuation orders have been lifted, and Highway 34 is now open. See the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office for more details. Power companies are working to restore electricity. The public is asked to continue to observe any road and area closures and be aware of emergency personnel when returning to the area.

Fire Activity: Activity remains slow and minimal. Smoke may be visible as interior green pockets of fuel continue to smolder within the fire’s perimeter. Aerial infrared imagery shows no hot spots near the fire line. Gusty winds may cause an increase in fire behavior later today.

Weather: The fire received light precipitation over the past couple days. Chance of precipitation increases over the coming days as temperatures are expected to cool down by Thursday. Any slow-moving storms could create heavy rain with flooding or debris flows over steep/burned hillsides and along the southern extent of Cedar Creek to the Cedar Cover area.

Air Quality: As emergency response personnel and the public begin working towards clean up and repair, be aware of air quality concerns in areas that recently experienced wildfire. Carbon monoxide, ash, and exposure to other combustion products is possible when returning to areas impacted by fire. View this FAQ document for more information on returning home after a wildfire.

Closures, Evacuations and Disaster Assistance: The Larimer County Office of Emergency Management is organizing the Disaster Assistance Center, a one-stop shop for anyone impacted by the Alexander Mountain Fire. The Disaster Assistance Center will provide information and resources from various organizations for those who had impacted properties by the Alexander Mountain Fire. For detailed information visit larimer.gov. For the latest evacuation information visit nocoalert.org. The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Joint Information Center can be reached at 970-980-2500.

More Information:
Email: To receive email updates on this fire, join our email list and select Forest Health & Fire: North of Hwy 34 to Hwy 14 (Buckhorn Canyon, Glen Haven, Cedar Park).
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderMountainFire
Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/coarf-alexander-mtn-fire