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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Sept. 18, 2024) – Yesterday's weather tested the fire perimeter with gusty winds, but there was no growth in fire size. Pearl Fire remains estimated at 128 acres with 5% containment. 

Air resources continued to work the fire throughout the day yesterday until conditions became unsafe due to high winds. Roughly 260 ground personnel and multiple air resources are on scene today. Ground crews will focus efforts on structure protection along the eastern perimeter and use heavy equipment to secure the fire line. Crews will face steep terrain and downed trees as they work to contain the fire. Lower humidity levels, high winds and warmer temperatures are expected to throughout the day. In the afternoon, winds could gust up to 35 mph. 

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 Forest Service remains in Stage 1 fire restrictions. Refer to the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests website for more information. 

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