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Cameron Peak Fire Damage Assessment Announcement

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Advisory issued by Larimer County

October 25, 4:30 pm 

Cameron Peak Fire Damage Assessment

Property owners who have been contacted about known structure losses will be able to start bringing insurance adjusters to their properties later this week as conditions allow. Some areas will require firefighter escorts, and those will only be available at specific times. The Stringtown, Moondance, Windsong, Windy Ridge, Owl Hollow and Crystal Mountain areas will require escorted access. Crystal Mountain access will be on Wednesday, residents and adjusters should meet at the Masonville Mercantile parking lot by 8 a.m. Stringtown, Moondance, Windsong, Windy Ridge, and Owl Hollow access will be on Thursday, residents and adjusters should meet at the Masonville Mercantile parking lot by 8 a.m. People who own property in these specific areas who have not been contacted by the Damage Assessment Team should provide updated contact information to oem@larimer.org with the subject Stringtown/Moondance/Crystal Mountain Contact Info. For all other areas, normal access procedures will continue.

Boulder Co OEM Road Access Update

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Boulder County Office of Emergency Management announces update on road access.

Click on this link boco.org/oeminfomap for existing road closures in Boulder County. 

US36 at Apple Valley Rd – traffic westbound restricted to residents only to Estes Park.

Hwy 7 at Cabin Creek Rd – traffic northbound restricted to residents only to the county line.

The restricted access is due to the East Troublesome Fire.

Boulder Co Evacuation Warning Lifted for Meeker Park and Wild Basin area

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The evacuation warning in Boulder County for the Meeker Park and Wild Basin area that was in place for the #EastTroublesomeFire has been lifted. For evacuation order information in Larimer County, please visit: nocoalert.org.

Evacuations Lifted for County Road 27 Stove Prairie Area

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The Larimer County Sheriff has lifted evacuations along both sides of County Road 27 from the Stove Prairie School north to Stove Prairie Landing. Residents in that area may return home and are no longer under any restrictions. To view a map of the evacuation areas, please visit nocoalert.org. Thank you for your cooperation during this large-scale event. Please do not call 9-1-1 unless you are in danger. Thank you.

Evacuations Now Voluntary for Hwy 7 to Allenspark Hwy 34 to Drake

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The Larimer County Sheriff has downgraded mandatory evacuations to voluntary evacuations for the following areas: Highway 7 to Allenspark, the east side of Highway 7 east to Panorama Peak, and Highway 34 from Mall Road to Drake. Residents and business occupants in those areas may return to their homes and businesses. Please be sure to have proper identification to show residency in those areas, as only residents and business occupants will be allowed to enter. We ask that you use caution when driving through the area, as emergency crews are still present. For a clear understanding of the downgrade changes, please visit nocoalert.org. Please do not call 911 unless you are in danger. Thank you.

Actualizacin del Incendio Cameron Peak Domingo 25 de Octubre

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Actualización del Incendio Cameron Peak

Domingo, 25 de Octubre, 2020 – 9:00 am

Equipo de gestión de incidentes de Rocky Mountain Tipo 1

Dan Dallas, Comandante del Incidente

Oficina de Información: 970-541-1008.   Horas de operación: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Correo Electrónico: 2020.cameronpeak@firenet.gov

 

Nota especial: una advertencia de tormenta invernal está vigente desde hoy hasta el lunes por la mañana. Se esperan fuertes nevadas a través del fuego, con temperaturas en la adolescencia disminuyendo a cerca de 0 grados el domingo por la noche. Las condiciones climáticas, las condiciones de las carreteras y la seguridad de los bomberos han retrasado las acciones de extinción de incendios. Los supervisores de bomberos están buscando oportunidades de trabajo seguras esta mañana y los bomberos continuarán trabajando donde y cuando sea seguro hacerlo. La precipitación recibida hoy sobre el fuego disminuirá significativamente el comportamiento del fuego. Será necesaria una precipitación prolongada para extinguir completamente el fuego. La actividad del fuego puede aumentar nuevamente a medida que avanzamos hacia otra tendencia de secado la próxima semana.

 

Situación actual:

El sábado, los vientos desafiaron nuevamente a los bomberos a lo largo del perímetro sur. Se produjo una considerable actividad de incendios al oeste de Pingree Park, cerca de Comanche Reservoir, North Fork Trail y al oeste de Glen Haven. La protección y evaluación de estructuras sigue siendo una prioridad en The Retreat, Storm Mountain, 44H Buckhorn Road, CR43 y otras comunidades en el perímetro del incendio. Los bomberos continúan sosteniendo y mejorando las líneas de contención con un enfoque en la carretera CR43 y North Fork Trail. Los helicópteros ​​ayudaron a los bomberos con según lo permitían las condiciones climáticas. Se inició un cambio de turno para garantizar la continuidad de los recursos de extinción de incendios durante los cambios de turno de día / noche.

La rama I al norte y al este de la autopista 14 está en estado de patrulla y los equipos continúan retirando el equipo que ya no se necesita. Los bomberos de la División D continúan patrullando toda la línea de contención. La carretera 14 se abrió al público ayer, pero las tierras del Sistema Nacional de Bosques permanecen cerradas en este momento.

Las líneas de contención continúan pasando la prueba de los fuertes vientos del oeste en la Rama II. Los equipos de la División T avanzaron nuevamente en la seguridad de las líneas y estructuras de contención a lo largo de la 44H Buckhorn Road. Los bomberos completaron con éxito una operación de quema cerca de la carretera 407 para cerrar la brecha en la línea de contención en la esquina occidental. Los bomberos de la División V están patrullando la línea de contención este y continuarán monitoreando y reforzando la línea de fuego en la esquina sureste. Como resultado del arduo trabajo de los bomberos, se logró una línea de contención adicional en la División U y se espera que la línea de contención alrededor del incendio de Otter Road se complete en un turno operativo más. Los bomberos continuarán reforzando la línea y protegiendo las estructuras.

La Rama III experimentó crecimiento el sábado, y asegurar la línea de contención a lo largo del difícil límite sur del incendio sigue siendo un foco de atención. Los bomberos de la División Y continúan fortaleciendo la combinación de la línea de mano y topadora desde Storm Mountain hasta la esquina sureste. La División X tuvo actividad de fuego al sur y al oeste de North Fork Trail ayer. Los bomberos, junto con el apoyo de la aviación, tuvieron éxito en mantener el fuego al norte de CR43. La actividad del fuego se produjo a dos millas al oeste de Glen Haven y no hay amenazas inminentes para las estructuras. Los bomberos continúan monitoreando y limpiando los puntos calientes junto con la mitigación de estructuras.

El incendio estuvo activo alrededor de Pingree Park el sábado, lo que reforzó la prioridad de la presencia continua del Grupo de Estructura. Los bomberos continuarán monitoreando la actividad del fuego y protegiendo las estructuras. El Grupo de Estructura D43 se reasignó para ayudar en la preparación y mitigación de la estructura alrededor de Estes Park.

 

Incendio East Troublesome – Zona Thompson

Situación actual:

A medida que aumentaron los vientos el sábado por la mañana temprano, la actividad del los incendio se intensificó y la Zona Thompson de East Troublesome Fire empujo hacia el este, lo que resultó en evacuaciones obligatorias adicionales para Estes Park. El fuego se dividió en dos partes, uno moviéndose hacia el noreste a lo largo del río Big Thompson y otro hacia el este a lo largo de Mill Creek. Se asignaron equipos adicionales, incluidos los recursos del incendio de Calwood en el condado de Boulder, para ayudar en la protección y mitigación de estructuras en el lado oeste de Estes Park.

Debido a los fuertes vientos y el comportamiento del fuego el sábado por la mañana, los bomberos estaban en modo defensivo enfocándose en la preparación de la estructura y fortaleciendo las líneas indirectas cerca de la frontera del Parque Nacional Rocky Mountain y Estes Park. Durante el día, a medida que aumentaron las oportunidades, las fuerzas aprovecharon los tratamientos de combustible previos realizados por el Parque Nacional y pudieron ejecutar agresivamente un ataque directo en el frente de fuego. En el área de Upper Beaver Meadows, los equipos tomaron medidas agresivas, incluida la realización de operaciones de quema fuera de las carreteras existentes, utilizando cambios de tipo de combustible y otras características naturales para juntar tres millas de línea de fuego para evitar que el fuego avance más hacia el este. Debido a estos esfuerzos, el fuego continúa al oeste de Bear Lake Road. El sábado por la noche, las operaciones nocturnas continuaron patrullando e implementando protección de estructuras según fuera necesario.

Con la nieve que cayó sobre el fuego el sábado por la noche, hoy no se prevé una propagación activa. La actividad del incendio puede aumentar nuevamente en la próxima semana a medida que la tendencia de tener temperaturas mas altas regresa.

 

Condiciones climáticas y de combustible: Una advertencia de tormenta de invierno comenzó anoche y continuará hasta el domingo por la noche. Es probable que se acumule un pie o más de nieve en las elevaciones más altas a través del fuego y de 5 a 8 pulgadas en las elevaciones más bajas. Las temperaturas muy frías prevalecerán de domingo a lunes, con mínimos debajo de cero grados. La nieve terminará el lunes por la mañana, con condiciones principalmente despejadas pero frías el resto del día. Las condiciones muy frías continuarán el lunes por la noche, pero el calentamiento comenzará el martes por la tarde, con máximos de entre 35 y 39 grados.

 

Evacuaciones y cierres: para actualizaciones, envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra LCEVAC al 888777 desde su teléfono celular. La información de emergencia se enviará según sea necesario. Ésta es la mejor manera de obtener información sobre la situación en su área. Llame a la Cruz Roja al 800-417-0495. Presione # 1 si ha sido evacuado y necesita refugio. También puede visitar http://cowyredcrossblog.org/cpf/ para obtener actualizaciones.

Larimer County evacuaciones y cierres: https://nocoalert.org

Cierres de Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forestshttps://www.fs.usda.gov/arp/alerts-notices/?aid=60887

Cierres de Rocky Mountain National Park: https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fireinformation-and-regulations.html

 

Restricción temporal de vuelo (RTV): Hay un RTV sobre el incendio de Cameron Peak. Los incendios forestales son una zona prohibida para los drones. Si usted vuela, no podemos.  Siempre que se detecta un dron cerca del fuego, todos los aviones no pueden volar hasta que podamos estar seguros de que el dron está fuera del área. Para obtener más información, visite http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Cameron Peak Estadísticas:

Tamaño: 208,663 acres

Contención: 61%

Personal total: 1,864

Ubicación: 2 millas al SO de Red Feather Lakes,

Reportado: 13 de Agosto, 2020

Causa: Bajo investigación

Para más información:

  Oficina de información sobre incendios: 970-541-1008 de 8 am a 8 pm

  Correo Electrónico: 2020.cameronpeak@firenet.gov

Condado de Larimer centro de información: 970-980-2500

E. Troublesome – Zona Thompson Estadísticas:

Tamaño: más de 4,346 acres

Contención: 0%

Ubicación: En Spruce Creek 10 miles W of Estes Park

Reportado: 22 de Octubre, 2020

Causa: Punto que llegó del Incendio East Troublesome

Links:

  InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6964

  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/CameronPeakFire/

YouTube:www.youtube.com/channel/UCPNA6qSJC2UYKz68rp9etvA


Cameron Peak Fire Information Update Sunday October 25

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Fire Update

Cameron Peak Fire

East Troublesome Fire – Thompson Zone

Sunday, October 25, 2020 – 9:00 am

Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team

Dan Dallas, Incident Commander

Information Office: 970-541-1008                             

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.       

Email: 2020.cameronpeak@firenet.gov

 

Special Note: A Winter Storm Warning is in effect today into Monday morning. Heavy snow is expected across the fire, with temperatures in the teens decreasing to near 0 degrees Sunday night. Weather conditions, road conditions and safety of firefighters has delayed fire suppression actions today. Fire supervisors are scouting for safe work opportunities this morning, and firefighters will continue to work where and when it is safe to do so. Precipitation received over the fire today will significantly diminish fire behavior in the short term. Extended precipitation will be necessary to completely extinguish the fire. Fire activity may increase again as we move into another drying trend next week.

Cameron Peak Fire

Current Situation:

On Saturday, Red Flag Warning winds challenged firefighters along the southern perimeter again. Considerable fire activity occurred west of Pingree Park, near Comanche Reservoir, the North Fork Trail and west of Glen Haven. Structure protection and assessment continues to be a priority in The Retreat, Storm Mountain, 44H Buckhorn Road, CR43, and other communities near the fire perimeter. Firefighters continue to hold and improve containment lines with a focus on the CR43 road and North Fork Trail. Heavy helicopters assisted crews with water drops as weather conditions allowed. A swing shift was initiated to ensure continuity of firefighting resources during day/night shift changes.

Branch I north and east of Highway 14 is in patrol status, and crews continue to remove equipment that is no longer needed. Firefighters in Division D continue to patrol the entire containment line. Highway 14 was opened to the public yesterday, but National Forest System lands remain closed at this time. 

Containment lines continue to pass the test of strong west winds in Branch II.  Division T crews made progress again securing containment lines and structures along the 44H Buckhorn Road. Firefighters were successful completing a burnout operation near the 407 Road to close the gap in line containment in the western corner. Crews in Division V are patrolling the eastern containment line and will continue to monitor and reinforce the fireline to the southeast corner. As a result of the hard work of firefighters, additional containment line was achieved in Division U and containment line around the Otter Road spot fire is expected to be completed in one more operational shift. Crews will continue to reinforce the line and protect structures.      

Branch III experienced some fire growth on Saturday, and securing containment line along the difficult southern fire boundary remains a focus. Firefighters in Division Y continue to strengthen the combination of hand and dozer line from Storm Mountain to the southeast corner. Division X had fire activity south and west of the North Fork Trail yesterday.  Crews, along with support from aviation, were successful in keeping the fire north of CR43. Fire activity was two miles west of Glen Haven, and there are no imminent threats to structures. Firefighters continue to monitor and mop up hot spots along with structure mitigation.

The fire was active in the unburned islands around Pingree Park on Saturday, reinforcing the priority of continued presence by the Structure Group. Engines will continue to monitor fire activity and protect structures against potential reburn. The D43 Structure Group was reallocated to assist in structure preparation and mitigation around Estes Park.

 

East Troublesome Fire – Thompson Zone

Current Situation:

As winds increased early Saturday morning, fire activity intensified, and the Thompson Zone of East Troublesome Fire made a significant run to the east resulting in additional mandatory evacuations for Estes Park. The fire split into two

fingers with one moving northeast along the Big Thompson River and one east along Mill Creek. Additional crews, including resources from the Calwood Fire in Boulder County, were assigned to assist in structure protection and mitigation on the west side of Estes Park.   

Due to the high winds and robust fire behavior Saturday morning, firefighters were in a defensive mode focusing on structure preparation and strengthening the indirect lines near the border of Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park. During the day as opportunities rose, forces took advantage of previous fuel treatments conducted by the National Park and were able to aggressively execute direct attack on the fire front. In the Upper Beaver Meadows area, crews took aggressive action including conducting firing operations off of existing roads, using fuel type changes such as wetlands, and other natural features to piece together three miles of fireline to deflect the fire from progressing further east. Due to these efforts, the fire is continuing to hold west of Bear Lake Road. Saturday evening, swing shift and night operations continued to patrol and implement structure protection as needed. 

With the snow that fell across the fire on Saturday night, no active spread is anticipated today. Fire activity may increase again in the coming week as a drying trend resumes.

Weather & Fuel Conditions: A winter storm warning started last night and will continue through Sunday night. A foot or more of snow accumulation is likely at the higher elevations across the fire and 5-8 inches at the lowest elevations. Very cold temperatures will prevail Sunday through Monday, with lows near or slightly below zero. The snow will end Monday morning, with mainly clear but cold conditions the rest of the day. Very cold conditions will continue Monday night, but a warmup will begin Tuesday afternoon, with highs in the mid to upper 30s.

 

Evacuations and Closures: For updates, text the word LCEVAC to 888777 from your cell phone for the Cameron Peak f=Fire and TFIRE to 888777 for the Thompson Zone of the East Troublesome Fire. Emergency information will be forwarded as needed. This is the best way to get information about the situation in your area. Call the Red Cross at 800-417-0495. Press #1 if you have been evacuated and need shelter.  You can also visit http://cowyredcrossblog.org/cpf/ for updates.

Larimer County evacuations and road closures: https://nocoalert.org

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests closures: https://www.fs.usda.gov/arp/alerts-notices/?aid=60887

Rocky Mountain National Park closures: https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fireinformation-and-regulations.html

 

Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR): A TFR is in place over the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome Fires. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If you fly, we can’t. Whenever a drone is spotted near the fire all aircraft are grounded until we can be sure the drone is clear of the area. For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Cameron Peak Fire Statistics:

Size: 206,663 acres

Containment: 60%

Total Personnel: 1,903

Location: 2 miles SW of Red Feather Lakes, CO

Reported: August 13, 2020

Cause: Under investigation

For More Information:

Cameron Peak Fire Info: 970-541-1008 8 am-8 pm

Email: 2020.cameronpeak@firenet.gov

Larimer County Joint Info Center: 970-980-2500

East Troublesome - Grand Zone: 970-445-2910

 

E. Troublesome – Thompson Zone Statistics:

Size: more than 4,346 acres

Containment: 0%

Location: Spotted in Spruce Creek 10 miles W of Estes Park

Reported: October 22, 2020

Cause: Spot from main East Troublesome Fire

 

Links:

InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6964

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/CameronPeakFire/

YouTube:www.youtube.com/channel/UCPNA6qSJC2UYKz68rp9etvA


Cameron Peak Fire Sunday October 25 Information

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This morning, leadership from the Rocky Mountain IMT will be monitoring fire conditions and accessibility over both the Cameron Peak and Thompson Zone this morning. Snow, cold temperatures, and wind are creating unsafe wind chills and road conditions and difficult access in many areas. As it is deemed safe to do, firefighters will be placed back on the fireline to continue structure protection and reinforcement of the firelines.

We are planning an operational briefing from Paul Delmerico early this afternoon.


Snow at Incident Command Post 
       Snow at Incident Command Post in Loveland

Message from Travis Machalek Estes Park Town Administrator

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Message from Travis Machalek, Estes Park Town Administrator, about the Thompson Zone of the East Troublesome Fire. https://youtu.be/3pMQfCq706Q

Cameron Peak Fire Operations Update Sat Oct 24 430 pm

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Cameron Peak Fire Operations Update, Saturday, October 24, 4:30 pm

Thompson Zone- Fire continues to slowly push east. Crews continue to do structure prep and strengthen indirect lines near the border of RMNP and Estes Park while awaiting the incoming moisture. The fire is still west of Bear Lake Road.


Cameron Peak- Fire activity increased near Comanche reservoir within the containment area. Division X saw fire growth south and west of the North Fork Trail, but the fire did not cross CR43. Intermittent precipitation is expected to start around 7 pm with steady precipitation after midnight.

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