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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (July 31, 2024) – Smoke has settled in the immediate area and will linger until noon. The fire remained active overnight in areas with receptive fuels. No loss of infrastructure or structures have been reported. Multi-Mission Aircraft last flew at 7:30 p.m. last night, so fire acreage remains estimated at 5,080 acres with 0% containment. 

Firefighters will actively engage where safe and focus efforts today to protect the communities of Cedar Cove, Cedar Park, Storm Mountain, Sylvan Dale Ranch, and eastern communities. Aircraft will continue to support suppression activities. Crews will also work to safely keep fire to the north of Highway 34 while prioritizing firefighter and public safety.

As temperatures rise today, fire activity is expected to increase. Weather forecast predicts winds out of the northeast. Hot, dry and windy conditions will persist. 

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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