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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Sept. 19, 2024) – Yesterday crews made progress on constructing and securing lines along the southern perimeter. The Pearl Fire remains estimated at 128 acres with 5% containment. Windy conditions prevented aircraft from flying yesterday but air resources continue to be available today. Know before you fly, use of unauthorized or uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) such as drones, endangers the lives of firefighters and pilots.

Over 300 ground personnel and multiple air resources are on scene. Crews will continue to work on creating and strengthening hand and dozer lines within each division. The northwestern edge of the fire continues to experience pockets of heat. Firefighters will create and secure line as conditions allow. Ground crews on the eastern perimeter will continue to work on structure mitigation and assessment. Lower humidity levels and warmer temperatures are forecasted with light winds and no critical fire conditions expected.

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. 

Maps and other details for the Pearl Fire can be found on InciWeb. For the latest updates, follow us on Facebook and X. To receive email updates on this fire, join our email list and select Forest Health & Fire: North of Hwy 14 to Wyoming Border (Red Feather Lakes).