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Alexander Fire Daily Update August 2, 2024 by Southwest Area Incident Management Team 1

Acres: 9,375 

Start Date: 07/29/24

Location:  Larimer County, Colorado

Personnel: 389

Containment: 5%          

Highlights: Temperatures and topography challenged crews as they continued work to secure the perimeter of the fire today. Fire crews completed a successful burnout near Cedar Springs Reservoir and focused efforts along Highway 34 and the eastern perimeter of the fire to ensure the line is holding. Aircraft continued to drop water and retardant on the western flank of the fire to slow the spread. The public is asked to avoid the fire area and abide by any posted signage and restrictions. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Fire Activity: Fire activity increased in the northwest portion of the fire today and south of Snowtop Drive, above Highway 34. Smoke visibility increased in the afternoon. 

Weather: Saturday is expected to remain hot and dry. Rising humidity and passing disturbances will increase the chance for thunderstorm development. Incoming storms could bring dry, gusty, and erratic winds. Thunderstorm potential decreases Saturday with hit or miss rain returning Sunday. Any of these storms may produce heavy winds and rainfall. 

Smoke: Heavy smoke has impacted communities in the immediate vicinity of active fire, including Glen Haven and other high elevation neighborhoods north of Estes Park. Overnight, heaviest impacts will be in western Loveland and areas immediately downstream of the fire. An Air Quality Advisory for Multiple Pollutants has been issued for southeastern Larimer and northeastern Boulder counties.

Closures, Evacuations and Structure Assessment: The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Joint Information Center is providing information about evacuation notices, animal evacuations and road closures. For evacuation information visit nocoalert.org or text LCEVAC to 888777. The Joint Information Center can be reached at 
970-980-2500. If you believe your property may be impacted by the Alexander Mountain Fire, please call the Damage Assessment Center at 970-980-2800 to provide current contact information to the Office of Emergency Management.

The Forest Service implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions today. Refer to the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests website for more information. 

Fire Cause: The cause of the Alexander Mountain Fire is under investigation. Anyone with information regarding the cause and origin of the Alexander Mountain fire is asked to call the Forest Service Law Enforcement Tip Line at 303-275-5266. Photographs and videos can be submitted via https://fs.us.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/amountainfire.

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