Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Update 10/15

Cameron Peak Voluntary Evacuations lifted for multiple areas.

Cameron Peak Fire officials have lifted the voluntary evacuations for the following areas:
Crystal Lakes, Red Feather Lakes, Lady Moon, Red Feather Highlands, and Hohnholz.

Residents in these areas are no longer under any restrictions.
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office has also additional downgraded evacuations for CR52E.

                  Fire officials have requested power to Glen Haven be restored to allow use of the Glen Haven fire station. 
This area is still under mandatory evacuation. Power has been restored through Glen Haven to Horseshoe Bend on CR 43, but may be shut off again at any time at the request of the fire management team. The fire management team requests power shut offs to reduce their risk and the risk of more fire. Energized electric lines present a significant added danger to fire personnel and the equipment/aircraft used to fight the fire. Structure protection work is done without electricity.     

Cameron Peak Fire Situación Actual

Jueves, 15 de Octubre 2020 – 8:00 am

Rocky Mountain Type 1 Equipo de Gestión de Incidentes

Dan Dallas, Commandante del Incidente

Oficina de Información: 970-541-1008

Horas de operación: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Correo electrónico: 2020.cameronpeak@firenet.gov

Situacio Aactual: Ayer, los fuertes vientos esperados y los combustibles secos crearon condiciones extremas de incendio para los bomberos y eliminaron las oportunidades de utilizar los recursos de supresión de aire. El equipo de gestión de incidentes trabajó en estrecha colaboración con la oficina del alguacil del condado de Larimer para actualizar las órdenes de evacuación a medida que el fuego avanzaba hacia el este. Los bomberos y la seguridad pública siguen siendo nuestra principal prioridad mientras trabajamos para proteger las comunidades, las empresas y la infraestructura en el camino del incendio.

En el area de Branch I, (usando la mapa) el viento del oeste se alineó para tener un efecto menor en el área del incendio al norte y al oeste de la Carretera 14. Se capturó y aseguró un pequeño incendio cerca del embalse Joe Wright en la División A / D. El incendio localizado en la esquina NE del incendio al sur del lago Bellaire, en la División F / L / R, ha sido completamente contenido y limpiado. El resto de la Rama I continúa en estado de vigilancia y patrulla. A lo largo de la autopista 14 hasta el medio del incendio, los bomberos patrullarán y monitorearán las estructuras según lo permitan las preocupaciones de seguridad.

En el Branch II, al sur y al este de la autopista 14, los fuertes vientos del oeste durante las últimas 24 horas se alinearon con el terreno para empujar el fuego al este de Pingree Park Road a lo largo del drenaje de Buckhorn y a través de la CR 27. Anticipándose a esto, División T y División Los recursos V se movieron en su posición y, a medida que el fuego alcanzó combustibles más finos y el viento se desaceleró un poco, los bomberos pudieron ver el progreso hacia el este de CR 27. Hoy, los bomberos continuarán trabajando para mantener el fuego sur de 44 H Buckhorn Road. y al oeste de CR 27. Las comunidades al este vieron grandes columnas de humo y una calidad del aire reducida. Ayer, una oleada de 64 motores de estructura Tipo 1 comenzó a llegar para ayudar a contener el fuego, evaluar las estructuras y brindar protección en los puntos.

En la División X, los encargados de los incendios están explorando más hacia el sur y el este para identificar posibles líneas de contingencia. Las fuerzas de la División U continuaron trabajando alrededor del campus de CSU Rocky Mountain cuando fue posible, ya que una vía de salida se ha convertido en un problema de seguridad. También estarán explorando y desarrollando líneas de contingencia al sur de Signal Mountain para evitar un mayor movimiento de incendios hacia el área de Glen Haven. El área del incendio en Rocky Mountain NP en la División W / Z será monitoreada por aire hoy si el clima lo permite.

Al norte, un grupo está trabajando en protección de estructuras y de evaluación de incendios y haciendo conduccion de protección de puntos. En la Rama II, la protección de la estructura evaluará, y si es necesario protegerá, las estructuras al este de CR 27 y al sur en y cerca de las comunidades de Glen Haven, Crystal Lakes y Estes Park.

Condiciones meteorológicas y de combustible: Aunque los vientos no serán tan fuertes como ayer, volverán a jugar un papel importante en el comportamiento del fuego. Si los vientos se alinean con el terreno nuevamente hoy, el comportamiento del fuego podría desafiar a los bomberos. El meteorólogo del incidente predice que una advertencia de bandera roja comenzará a las 11 am mañana. Supervise Facebook e Inciweb, ya que proporcionamos actualizaciones en tiempo real desde la línea de fuego.

Cierres y evacuaciones: Se han realizado varias evacuaciones. Debido a las condiciones climáticas extremas, la situación puede cambiar rápidamente. 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.

Evacuaciones y cierres de carreteras del condado de Larimer:  https://nocoalert.org

Cierres de bosques nacionales Arapaho Roosevelt: https://www.fs.usda.gov/arp/alerts-notices/?aid=60887

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

Restricciones temporales de vuelo (TFR): es ilegal operar un dron en el área del incendio. Los incendios forestales son una zona prohibida para los drones. Si vuela, no podemos. Siempre que se detecta un dron cerca del fuego, todos los aviones están conectados a tierra hasta que estemos seguros de que el dron está fuera del área. El uso de drones siempre está prohibido en los parques nacionales. Para obtener más información, visite http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Estadísticas de Incendios de Cameron

Tamaño: 164,140 acres

Contención: 56%

Personal total 1011

Ubicación: 2 millas SW de Red Feather Lakes, CO

Informe: 13 de agosto

Causa: Bajo investigación

Información sobre incendios: 970-541-1008  8 am to 8 pm

   Correo electronico: 2020.cameronpeak@firenet.gov

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

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

Cameron Peak Fire Update

Thursday, October 15, 2020 – 10:00 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

Current Situation:

Yesterday, expected high winds and dry fuels created extreme fire conditions for firefighters and eliminated the opportunities to use air suppression resources. The Incident Management Team worked closely with the Larimer County Sheriff’s office to update evacuation orders as the fire pushed to the east. Firefighter and public safety remain our top priority as we work to protect the communities, businesses and infrastructure in the path of the fire.

In Branch I, the west wind aligned to have a lesser effect on the fire area to the north and west of Highway 14. One small spot fire near Joe Wright Reservoir in Division A/D was caught and secured. The spot fire on the NE corner of the fire south of Bellaire Lake, in Division F/L/R, has been fully contained and mopped up. The rest of Branch I continues to be in monitor and patrol status. Along Highway 14 through the middle of the fire, firefighters will patrol and monitor structures as safety concerns allow.

In Branch II, south and east of Highway 14, the strong westerly winds during the last 24 hours aligned with terrain to push the fire east of Pingree Park Road along the Buckhorn drainage and across CR 27. In anticipation of this, Division T and Division V resources were moved in position, and as the fire reached finer fuels and the wind slowed a bit, firefighters were able to catch forward progress just east of CR 27. Today, firefighters will continue working to keep the fire south of 44 H Buckhorn Road and west of CR 27. Communities to the east saw large smoke plumes and reduced air quality. Yesterday, a surge of 64 Type 1 structure engines began arriving to assist with holding the fire, assessing structures and providing point protection.

In Division X, fire managers are scouting farther to the south and east to identify possible contingency lines. Division U forces continued to work around the CSU Rocky Mountain Campus when possible, as egress has become a safety issue. They will also be scouting and developing contingency lines to the south of Signal Mountain to prevent further fire movement towards the Glen Haven area. The area of the fire in Rocky Mountain NP in Division W/Z will be monitored by air today weather permitting.

A Structure Protection Group is working to the north of the fire assessing structures and conducting point protection. In Branch II, structure protection will assess, and if necessary protect, structures to the east of CR 27 and to the south in and near the communities of Glen Haven, Cedar Park, and Estes Park.

Weather & Fuel Conditions: Although the winds will not be as strong as yesterday, they will again play a significant role in fire behavior. If winds align with terrain again today, fire behavior could challenge firefighters. The incident meteorologist is predicting a Red Flag Warning to begin at 11 am tomorrow. Please monitor Facebook and Inciweb as we provide real time updates from the fire line.

Evacuations and Closures: For updates, text the word LCEVAC to 888777 from your cell phone. Emergency information will be forwarded as needed. This is the best way to get information about the situation in your area.

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

Arapaho 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.htm

Temporary Flight Restriction (TRF): A TFR is in place over the Cameron Peak Fire. 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: 164,140 acres

Containment: 56%

Total Personnel: 1,011

Location: 2 miles SW of Red Feather Lakes, CO

Reported: August 13, 2020

Cause: Under investigation

For More Information:

 Information Office: 970-541-1008    8 am to 8 pm

 Email: 2020.cameronpeak@firenet.gov

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

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

Update from Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association:

At the request of Incident Command we shut off power to the Cedar Park area by Glen Haven, north of Drake Hwy 34. We also de-energized lines along CR27 or Buckhorn Canyon Road, including everything from the Masonville store to the end of the line at the Masonville towers and Stove Prairie school.

Crew are continuing to rebuild the line along HWY 14 west of Profile Rock and anticipate power being restored all the way to the Fish Hatchery by the end of next week.

We will continue to provide updates as we have them. For specific questions, members can email PVREA at communications@pvrea.com or call (800) 432-1012.

Smoke Outlook for 10/15 - 10/16

NorthCentralColorado - Cameron Peak Fire

Wildfires Close the Entire Canyon Lakes Ranger District

Contact(s): Reghan Cloudman

Fort Collins, Colo., October 15, 2020 – Due to recent fire activity and weather forecasts on the Cameron Peak Fire burning in Larimer County, the Forest Service is closing the entire Canyon Lakes Ranger District of the Roosevelt National Forest. The general area now closed is all National Forest System lands west of the National Forest boundary; east of the Colorado State Forest State Park and Rocky Mountain National Park; south of the Colorado state line; and north of Johnny Park Road (see map). This new order includes the addition of lands south of Highway 34. Details of the updated closure and a map are available on our website.

This closure impacts numerous recreation sites, including all campgrounds, trails, and Forest Service Roads. These are listed on our website. This closure also impacts numerous dispersed areas, often used for hunting this time of year. Colorado Parks and Wildlife have information for impacted hunters available on their website.

This closure is in place for public safety and to support firefighting efforts. These areas are very popular with recreationists but also, in many cases, remote. Roads and trails are greatly interconnected. If evacuations are necessary, it can be difficult to reach people and can take emergency responders a great deal of time to make sure everyone is out safely. Public and firefighter safety is our number one priority.

If you need ideas on other locations to recreate, please check our website or check with one of your other local land management agencies for opportunities. It is also important to know that the entire Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland remains under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions.

Check the latest status of state highways with the Colorado Department of Transportation. There are also some closures adjacent to our closure within the State Forest State Park. Rocky Mountain National Park has implemented temporary closures in the more remote northern area of the park due to the Cameron Peak Fire. The closure impacts numerous trails and wilderness campsites. Check their website at www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm for details.

If you are looking for information on the Cameron Peak Fire, please check InciWeb. Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is your source for evacuation information. Information on the Mullen Fire is also available on InciWeb.

If you have been affected by the recent Cameron Peak Fire evacuation orders and need help, go to the Courtyard in Old Town Fort Collins located at 1200 Oakridge Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80521. Red Cross volunteers will be there to assist you.

The Cameron Peak Fire Operations Section advised at 4:20 pm that the fire has crossed CR27 near 44H (Buckhorn Road) but it is unknown at this time how far the fire has moved. Some structures have been impacted during today's extreme fire activity. Fire officials are working closely with the Larimer County Sheriff's Office to determine where and to what extent these impacts have occurred. Once fire behavior moderates, and it's safe to do so, structure assessments can be completed. Additional type 1 structure engines are arriving with more on the way.

LCSO - Cameron Peak Upgrade to Mandatory Evacuations Lory State Park ordered

2020-10-14 16:12:19 MDT

The Larimer County Sheriff has upgraded evacuations from voluntary to Mandatory for Lory State Park. Residents and business occupants should evacuate the area immediately and as quickly as possible due to immediate and imminent danger. Do not delay leaving to gather belongings or make efforts to protect your home or business. Evacuating immediately not only supports your safety, but also allows emergency crews better access to the area. For updates, text the word LCEVAC to 888777 from your cell phone. We will communicate information to that key word as needed. To view maps of the evacuations, please visit nocoalert.org. Please do not call 9-1-1 unless you are in danger. Thank you.