Alexander Mountain Fire in Northern Colorado
Current Status
The Alexander Mountain Fire, located west of Loveland in northern Colorado, has rapidly expanded and now covers approximately 950 acres as of the latest reports. The fire, which began in the Roosevelt National Forest, has prompted mandatory evacuations due to its swift growth and potential danger to nearby communities.
Evacuation Orders
Mandatory evacuations have been issued for several areas, including:
- Residents from Drake to The Dam Store along Highway 34
- Areas around Storm Mountain and Palisade Mountain
- Waltonia Road, Sylvan Dale to Ellis Ranch, and Eden Valley to Sunrise Ranch
- Bobcat Ridge and Flatiron Reservoir areas
Voluntary evacuations are in effect for:
- County Road 86C north of Rustic
- Glade Road from Highway 34 to Indian Creek
- County Road 18E from County Road 31 to County Road 29
Residents in these areas are advised to gather essential items and prepare for immediate evacuation if necessary[1][2][4].
Evacuation Centers
Evacuation centers have been set up at:
- Namaqua Elementary School, 209 N. Namaqua Ave., Loveland, CO 80537
- Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO 80517
For those with large animals, the designated evacuation site is The Ranch Events Center, 5400 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO 80538. Small animals and pets can be taken to the NOCO Humane Society, 3501 E. 71st Street, Loveland, CO 80538[4][7].
Firefighting Efforts
Firefighting teams, including air support, have been deployed to control the blaze. The U.S. Forest Service has been actively mapping the fire to provide accurate size estimates and coordinate efforts effectively. As of the latest updates, the fire’s size has been estimated to range between 247 and 950 acres due to varying reports and ongoing assessments[1][3][5].
Air Quality and Health Advisories
An air quality alert has been issued for southeastern Larimer County, including Loveland, Windsor, Severance, and south Fort Collins, due to heavy smoke from the fire. Residents, especially those with heart or respiratory conditions, are advised to stay indoors if visibility drops below five miles, indicating unhealthy levels of smoke[5].
Additional Information
Residents can receive real-time updates by texting LCEVAC to 888-777. For more detailed evacuation maps and further instructions, visit the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office social media channels and the NOCO Alert website[4][6].
Stay safe and follow all evacuation orders and advisories from local authorities to ensure your safety and the safety of your community.
Citations:
[1] https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/07/29/colorado-fire-map-loveland/74592751007/
[2] https://www.yahoo.com/news/live-updates-fire-west-loveland-184223072.html
[3] https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/photos-show-magnitude-of-alexander-mountain-fire-burning-west-of-loveland
[4] https://www.denver7.com/news/wildfire/mandatory-evacuations-issued-for-parts-of-larimer-county-as-wildfire-burns-near-drake
[5] https://www.denverpost.com/2024/07/29/alexander-mountain-wildfire-larimer-county-mandatory-evacuation/
[6] https://www.newsweek.com/latimer-wildfire-colorado-evacuations-map-1931671
[7] https://eu.coloradoan.com/story/news/2024/07/29/evacuation-centers-for-large-animals-people-in-alexander-mountain-fire/74594602007/
[8] https://coloradosun.com/2024/07/29/wildfire-larimer-county-mandatory-evacuations/
[9] https://www.cpr.org/2024/07/29/storm-mountain-wildfire-evacuations/
[10] https://www.denverpost.com/2024/07/29/photos-alexander-mountain-fire-loveland/
[11] https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/mandatory-evacuations-ordered-wildfire-storm-mountain-larimer-county/
[12] https://www.reporterherald.com/2024/07/29/wildfire-west-of-loveland-prompts-evacuation-orders/
[13] https://eu.coloradoan.com/story/news/2024/07/29/updates-on-the-alexander-mountain-fire-west-of-loveland-colorado/74591871007/
[14] https://kdvr.com/news/local/wildfire-reported-west-of-sylvandale-ranch-near-highway-34/
[15] https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/west/live-updates-800-acre-wildfire-growing-west-of-sylvan-dale-ranch-near-highway-34/
[16] https://www.kktv.com/video/2024/07/29/watch-alexander-mountain-fire-burning-southwest-fort-collins-729-140-pm-update/
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