Mandatory Evacuation Alert: Cameron Peak Fire officials have issued mandatory evacuations for the following communities: Glen Haven, Glen Haven Retreat, Storm Mountain, and Palisade Mountain.

For updates, text the word LCEVAC to 888777 from your cell phone. You can also sign up to receive alerts at https://nocoalert.org/.

The Larimer County Sheriff has ordered Voluntary evacuations for Redstone Canyon.

Voluntary evacuations are advised for residents and business occupants if they are concerned for their safety, feel they need additional time to exit the area, or have health conditions that may be aggravated by this incident. You are encouraged to move livestock and pets out of the area and to prepare for mandatory evacuations.

For updates, text the word LCEVAC to 888777 from your cell phone. Sign up to receive alerts at https://nocoalert.org/

Cameron Peak Fire Update

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 – 8:00 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

An Extreme Wind Event Will Challenge the Cameron Peak Fire Today

Yesterday, Northwest Incident Management Team 6 was shadowed by the Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team (IMT) to ensure a safe and efficient transition.  At 6 am today, the Rocky Mountain IMT, under the direction of Incident Commander Dan Dallas, assumed command of the Cameron Peak Fire.

Current Situation: High winds through the night have created extreme fire conditions for firefighters.  There are two primary areas of concern today as winds are expected to continue.  A spot fire has established on the northeast end of the fire, south of Bellaire Lake.  Firefighters are using heavy equipment to contain the spot before it crosses Manhattan Road.

On the southeast side of the fire near the Colorado State University Mountain Campus, the fire has pushed to the east 5-10 miles.  It has crossed Pingree Park Road and is established in the Buckhorn drainage moving towards Stove Prairie.  In this area fire personnel will be working on structure protection to the extent that it’s safe to do so.  The Incident Management Team is working closely with the Larimer County Sheriff’s office on identifying changing needs to evacuation status as the fire advances to the east.

This will be a rapidly changing situation today as winds will continue to be an issue.  Please monitor Facebook and Inciweb as we provide real time updates from operations.

Weather & Fuel Conditions: There is a high wind warning today from 2:00 am to 12:00 pm, followed by a Red Flag Warning from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Skies will be partly cloudy with maximum temperatures of 50-60 degrees. The minimum humidity will fall to 15-20%. Ridgetops and open slopes will have west winds from 45-60 mph with gusts of 75-80 mph. These winds in combination with the extremely dry fuels may bring active to extreme fire behavior. Interior pockets of fuels will continue to burn into the evening.

Closures and Evacuations: Several evacuations are in place. Due to extreme weather conditions the situation may change rapidly. For updates, text the word LCEVAC to 888777 from your cell phone. Emergency information will be forwarded as needed.

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 Restrictions: A Temporary Flight Restriction 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: 135,556 acres

Containment: 56%

Total Personnel: 951

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/

The Larimer County Sheriff has ordered Voluntary evacuations for Otter Road (Buckskin Heights) and County Road 52E from County Road 27 east to include County Road 41 and Stratton Park. Voluntary evacuations are advised for residents and business occupants if they are concerned for their safety, feel they need additional time to exit the area, or have health conditions that may be aggravated by this incident. You are encouraged to move livestock and pets out of the area and to prepare for mandatory evacuations. For updates, text the word LCEVAC to 888777 from your cell phone. We will communicate information to that key word as needed. For maps of the area, please visit nocoalert.org. Please do not call 9-1-1 unless you are in danger. Thank you.

 A Joint Information Center has been opened and is available to answer questions about evacuations, road closures, assessing your property, credentials, and large and small animal sheltering. Please call 970-980-2500 for information. Hours of operation are 8am to 5 pm.

Cameron Peak Mandatory Evacuations ordered CR27 from 44H to Masonville

October, 14, 2020,  03:29:15 MDT

The Larimer County Sheriff upgraded from voluntary evacuations to mandatory evacuations for County Road 27 (the Buckhorn Road) from County Road 44H south to Masonville due to immediate and imminent danger. Evacuate the area immediately and as quickly as possible. 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 a map of these areas, please visit nocoalert.org.
Please do not call 9-1-1 unless you are in danger. Thank you.

LCSO – Wildfire Voluntary Evacuation Advised

News Release, 6:37 pm, October 13, 2020:

This is the Larimer County Sheriff's Office with an emergency message. Cameron Peak Fire officials have ordered voluntary evacuations for Glen Haven, Glen Haven Retreat, Storm Mountain, Palisade Mountain and County Road 43 from Streamside to Storm Mountain Road due to winds causing elevated fire activity. Voluntary evacuations are advised for residents and business occupants if they are concerned for their safety, feel they need additional time to exit the area, or have health conditions that may be aggravated by this incident. You are encouraged to move livestock and pets out of the area and to prepare for mandatory evacuations. For updates, text the word LCEVAC to 888777 from your cell phone. We will communicate information to that key word as needed. Please do not call 9-1-1 unless you are in danger. Thank you.

LCSO – Cameron Peak Mandatory Evacuation - 2nd notice

News Release, 6:56 pm, October 13, 2020:

This is the Larimer County Sheriff's Office with an emergency message. Cameron Peak Fire officials have already issued a mandatory evacuation for County Road 44H from Pennock Pass east to County Road 27. If you have not evacuated this area, fire officials urge you to leave immediately due to increased fire activity. 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. Please do not call 9-1-1 unless you are in danger. Thank you..

LCSO - Cameron Peak Voluntary Evacuation Lifted for Glacier View

News Release, 2:22 pm, October 12, 2020:

Cameron Peak Fire Evac Update

Announcement: 10/12/2020 @ 7:15 am