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Alexander Mountain Fire 0730 Evening Update 07-30-2024
Alexander Mountain Fire
Publication Type: News - 07/30/2024 - 08:30
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (July 30, 2024) – The Alexander Mountain Fire is currently estimated at 5,080 acres. The fire remains at 0% containment. Fire growth was primarily along the north, west and east perimeters.
As fire activity increased throughout the day multiple air resources dropped water and fire retardant to help secure the fire perimeter and protect values at risk. Over 270 firefighters were on the ground today, focusing on critical infrastructure and private property. Dry fuels, high temperatures and low humidity made for difficult firefighting conditions. Crews will staff the fire overnight. Firefighter and public safety remain the number one priority.
Tomorrow, firefighters plan to focus efforts on the northwest perimeter as well as the Highway 34 corridor. A Complex Incident Management Team will assume command of the fire Thursday, August 1. Hotshot Crews and multiple other resources will be arriving on scene tomorrow.
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.
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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