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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (July 31, 2024) – Fire behavior continued to challenge ground and aerial resources. The fire is currently estimated at 7,648 acres with 1% containment. Fire growth was primarily on the northwest portion of the fire. With several fires active along the Front Range, resources were shared across multiple fires.

Smoke in the area impacted visibility around the fire, and there were times when aviation assets could not be utilized. When safe, resources dropped water and fire retardant to help secure the fire perimeter and protect values at risk. Firefighters successfully worked on securing the east perimeter near Sylvan Dale Ranch.

The fire will be staffed overnight and crews will continue to engage where safe tomorrow morning. Aircraft will continue to support suppression activities.

Weather forecast for the rest of the week remains hot, dry and windy over the area through Friday. A slight chance of scattered rain is expected over the weekend. 

At 6 a.m. tomorrow, August 1, 2024, Southwest Area Incident Management Team 1 will take command of the fire. Larimer County Sheriff's Office will continue to operate the Joint Information Center and provide information about evacuation notices, animal evacuations and road closures. For evacuation information visit https://www.nocoalert.org/ or text LCEVAC to 888777. The Joint Information Center can be reached at (970) 980-2500. 

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.

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