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At 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, the US Forest Service Type 3 Incident Management Team took command of the Pearl Fire. The fire is located approximately 5 miles northwest of Red Feather Lakes and currently estimated at 128 acres with 0% containment. There was no perimeter growth overnight. Larimer County Sheriff's Office determined that the fire originated on private property and was human caused. 

Multiple air resources dropped water and fire retardant throughout the day yesterday. Over 75 ground resources are on scene working with aviation assets. Airplanes and helicopters will be working to help secure the fire perimeter and protect values at risk. Low temperatures and higher humidity levels are expected throughout the day. Windy conditions will be possible with 30 to 40 mph gusts across the fire area. 

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. 

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