Actualización de Cameron Peak Fire,
 Lunes 5 de Octubre 2020

Equipo de Gestión de Incidentes del Noroeste
 Shawn Sheldon, Comandante del Incidente
 Shane Theall,  Diputado Comandante del Incidente
 Ken Paul, Diputado Comandante del Incidente

Los bomberos se preparan para un desafío

  Situación actual: La mayoría de las líneas impidieron que el fuego se propagara el domingo y durante las primeras horas de la mañana del lunes. El incendio se detectó en la línea norte en una ubicación, cerca de la carretera 333A, y los bomberos están atacando ese parte de lumbre esta mañana mientras mantienen posiciones principalmente defensivas alrededor del resto del incendio. La advertencia de bandera roja continúa hasta el lunes hasta las 7:00 p.m. El analista de comportamiento del fuego predice condiciones de incendio potencialmente extremas con el clima esperado y con la condición de los combustibles forestales. Las instrucciones de hoy para las tripulaciones son asegurar y mantener las líneas, extinguir cualquieras brasas o calor del fuego donde sea posible e iniciar operaciones defensivas de agotamiento si es necesario. La máxima prioridad para las aeronaves, si no está restringida debido a las condiciones del viento, es la línea norte seguida de caídas preventivas para enfriar las áreas de fuego al oeste-noroeste del embalse Comanche. Los motores y las cuadrillas estarán monitoreando y defendiendo las estructuras en riesgo. Las áreas al noreste del incendio estarán fuertemente patrulladas, al igual que el corredor de la Carretera 14. Condiciones climáticas: La alerta meteorológica de bandera roja que comenzó el domingo a las 9:00 p.m. permanecerá vigente hasta las 7:00 p.m. Lunes en la noche. El lunes debe ser mayormente soleado con temperaturas máximas de 62 a 70 ° F. La humedad relativa será baja del 11% al 15%. Los vientos cambiarán de dirección pero continuarán soplando durante el día entre 30 y 40 mph con ráfagas de 50 mph posibles. La mayoría de los valles estarán protegidos de los vientos de la mañana. Se espera que el martes sea más tranquilo con vientos de alrededor de 10 mph y ráfagas de 20 mph. De martes a jueves continuará muy seco con temperaturas máximas de 65-70 ° F. Los equipos trabajaron alrededor del perímetro el domingo asegurando las líneas de fuego en preparación para el evento de viento previsto. La actividad de los incendios aumentó levemente durante el día quemando focos de combustible en el interior, a lo largo del perímetro oeste del embalse Comanche hasta el lago Brown y en la esquina suroeste cerca del arroyo Corral. Los recursos de aviación ayudaron a las tripulaciones a mantener estas áreas y el movimiento de los incendios fue mínimo antes del anochecer. Con el evento de viento de Advertencia de Bandera Roja esperado durante la noche, algunos bomberos diurnos fueron designados como una fuerza de aumento y se prepararon para unirse a los del turno de noche, si surgiera la necesidad. El viento sopló a 46 mph y desafió las líneas de contención, especialmente en el norte y en el espacio verde al oeste del embalse Comanche. Los bomberos de la oleada no fueron necesarios durante la noche.

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 Peak:

 Tamaño: 126,251 acres
 Contención: 42%
 Personal total: 937
 Ubicación: 2 mi al SO de Red Feather Lakes, CO
 Informe: 13 de agosto
 Causa: Bajo investigación

 Información sobre incendios: (970) 541-1008   7 a.m.-8 p.m.
 Consultas de los medios:   (970) 541-0563
 Centro de información conjunto: (970) 980-2500   8 a.m.-8 p.m.

 InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6964/
 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CameronPeakFire
 Interactive Story Map: https://arcg.is/1ayXeD0 
 Smoke Update: https://tinyurl.com/y2duao6r 
 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/cameronpeakfire

Cierres y evacuaciones:
 Evacuaciones y cierres de carreteras del condado de Larimer: https://nocoalert.org
 Área de cierre de incendios de los Arapaho y Roosevelt National Forests: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/map/6964/0/107171
 Cierres del Rocky Mountain National Park:https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fire-information-and-regulations.htm

Restricciones contra incendios:
 Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Etapa 2: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd801392.pdf
 Rocky Mountain National Park prohíbe  incendios: https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fire-information-and-regulations.htm
 Prohibición del condado de Larimer hasta el 31 de octubre: https://tinyurl.com/y332jsoy

Cameron Peak Fire Update for Monday, October 5, 2020

Northwest Incident Management Team
 Shawn Sheldon, Incident Commander
 Shane Theall, Deputy IC
 Ken Paul, Deputy IC

Firefighters Prepare for a Challenge

Current Situation: Most lines held Sunday and during Monday’s early morning hours. The fire spotted across the northern line in at least one location – near the 333A road and firefighters are attacking that spot this morning while holding mostly defensive positions around the rest of the fire. The Red Flag Warning continues through Monday until 7:00 p.m. The Fire Behavior Analyst predicts potentially extreme fire conditions with the expected weather and condition of forest fuels.

Today’s instructions to crews are to secure and hold lines, mop up where possible, and initiate defensive burnout operations if necessary. Top priority for aircraft if not restricted due to wind conditions is the north line followed by preventative drops to cool fire areas west-northwest of Comanche Reservoir. Engines and crews will be monitoring and defending structures at risk. The areas to the northeast of the fire will be heavily patrolled, as will the Highway 14 corridor.

Weather Conditions: The Red Flag Weather Warning that began Sunday at 9:00 p.m. will remain in effect until 7:00 p.m. Monday night. Monday should be mostly sunny with highs 62-70°F. Relative humidity will be low at 11% to 15%. Winds will shift direction but continue to blow through the day 30-40 mph with gusts to 50 mph possible. Valleys will mostly be sheltered from the winds in the morning. Tuesday is expected to be calmer with winds around 10 mph and gusts to 20 mph. Tuesday through Thursday will continue very dry with highs 65-70°F.

Crews worked around the perimeter on Sunday securing firelines in preparation for the predicted wind event.  Fire activity increased slightly during the day burning pockets of fuel in the interior, along the perimeter west of Comanche Reservoir to Brown’s Lake, and in the southwest corner near Corral Creek. Aviation resources assisted crews in holding these areas and fire movement was minimal before nightfall. With the Red Flag Warning wind event expected overnight, some daytime firefighters were designated as a surge force and prepared to join those on the nightshift, if the need arose. The wind gusted to 46 mph and challenged the containment lines especially on the north and in the green space west of Comanche Reservoir. Surge firefighters were not needed overnight.

Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR): It is illegal to operate a drone in the fire area. 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 are sure the drone is clear of the area. The use of drones is always prohibited in national parks. For more information please visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.
 

Cameron Peak Fire Statistics Summary:

 Size: 126,251 acres
 Containment: 42%
 Total Personnel: 937
 Location: 2 mi SW of Red Feather Lakes, CO   
 Reported: August 13
 Cause: Under investigation

                            

 Fire Information: (970) 541-1008   7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
 Media Inquiries: (970) 541-0563
 Joint Info Center: (970) 980-2500   8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

 InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6964/
 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CameronPeakFire
 Interactive Story Map: https://arcg.is/1ayXeD0
 Smoke Update: https://tinyurl.com/y2duao6r 
 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/cameronpeakfire                  

Closures and Evacuations:
 Larimer County evacuations and road closures: https://nocoalert.org
 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests fire closure area: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/arp/alerts-notices/?aid=60887
 Rocky Mountain National Park closures: https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fire-information-and-regulations.htm

 

Fire Restrictions:
 Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Stage 2: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd801392.pdf
 Rocky Mountain National Park, no fires: https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fire-information-and-regulations.htm
 Larimer County ban until October 31: https://tinyurl.com/y332jsoy

  

News Release - Date: October 4, 2020 @ 4 pm
Contact: Kyle Patterson, Public Affairs Officer, 970-586-1363
Contact: Park Information, 970-586-1206

Due to access for fire personnel, Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will remain open to vehicles until further notice. The road reopened on September 30, after being closed to vehicles since September 5, due to the Cameron Peak Fire.    

Beginning in 2016, Old Fall River Road has been closed the first Monday in October for the season to vehicles. After winterization road maintenance occurs, the road reopens to bicyclists and pedestrians until December 1, when it reverts to winter trail status.    

Fire vehicles will continue to use Old Fall River Road. For safety reasons, park managers will delay the exclusive use by cyclists and pedestrians and will keep the road open to vehicles until further notice.     

In an abundance of caution, the trailhead at Chapin Pass has closed again due to forecast weather conditions on the Cameron Peak Fire.     

Old Fall River Road was built between 1913 and 1920. It is an unpaved road which travels from Endovalley Picnic Area to above treeline at Fall River Pass, following the steep slope of Mount Chapin’s south face. Due to the winding, narrow nature of the road, the scenic 9.4-mile route leading to Trail Ridge Road is one-way only. Vehicles over 25 feet and vehicles pulling trailers are prohibited on the road.          

For further information on Rocky Mountain National Park, please visit www.nps.gov/romo or call the park’s Information Office at (970) 586-1206.  

  

Actualización de Cameron Peak Fire, Domingo 4 de Octubre 2020

Equipo de Gestión de Incidentes del Noroeste 6
 Shawn Sheldon, Comandante del Incidente
 Shane Theall,  Diputado Comandante del Incidente
 Ken Paul, Diputado Comandante del Incidente

Los bomberos refuerzan la contención

Situación actual: El clima del sábado permitió a los bomberos concentrarse en reforzar la línea de fuego que crearon durante los últimos días y agregar una línea adicional. El pequeño ejército de maquinaria pesada (5 topadoras, 5 masticadores, 5 taladores apiladores, 4 skidders, 2 remolcadores, una excavadora, una motoniveladora y un motor) continuó trabajando en el flanco norte del incendio al oeste del lago Bellaire y los bomberos fortalecieron esa línea agregando agua y colocando manguera a lo largo de ese tramo. Más maquinaria pesada se esparce alrededor del fuego trabajando en otros avances estratégicos.  Bomberos siguiran patrollando alrededor de las casas y estructuras en riesgo a extinguir focos de calor restantes y prepararon medidas de protección para estar listos para cualquier comportamiento de incendio aumentado. Los equipos del departamento de bomberos local están trabajando junto a los bomberos federales que protegen estas casas. Se produjo un aumento de la actividad de incendios en las áreas del embalse Comanche y Corral Creek, donde los equipos trabajaron con recursos de aviación disminuir y contener el movimiento del fuego. Los recursos de aviación tuvieron que dejar de funcionar a las 5:00 p.m. porque el humo limitio la visibilidad. Los equipos también trabajaron para abrir el acceso por carretera al área al oeste del embalse de Comanche para ayudar en los esfuerzos en esa área. Alrededor del perímetro del incendio, los bomberos caminaron por la línea desarrollada para verificar y extinguir cualesquiera llamas que amenazara la línea.

Hoy los bomberos continuarán agregando agua y mangueras al perímetro norte del incendio. Las tripulaciones y la aviación seguirán abordando el calor a lo largo del perímetro sur y durante todo el incendio. Se pueden realizar quemaduras adicionales en los drenajes de Sheep Creek y Corral Creek, si el clima lo permite. Los motores y las tripulaciones mantendrán las estructuras de monitoreo en riesgo. Los bomberos permanecerán alertas a medida que avanza el día hacia el cambio de viento previsto y las ráfagas de viento en aumento que llegarán a 40 mph mucho después del anochecer. Estos vientos desafiarán a las tripulaciones que trabajan durante la noche.

Condiciones climáticas: Se predice que el domingo será soleado y notablemente más cálido con temperaturas máximas de 60 a 71 ° F. Se espera que los vientos comiencen con poca intensidad y aumenten en intensidad a medida que la dirección cambie del NO al Oeste para las 9:00 p.m. una advertencia meteorológica de bandera roja local entrará en vigencia y durará hasta las 7:00 p.m. el lunes. El viento asociado con la "ola montañosa poco profunda" podría alcanzar ráfagas de 40 mph. Se predice que el lunes tendrá una temperatura máxima de 70 ° F con condiciones climáticas elevadas de incendios.

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 Peak:

 Tamaño: 126,164 acres
 Contención: 40%
 Personal total: 889
 Ubicación: 2 mi al SO de Red Feather Lakes, CO
 Informe: 13 de agosto
 Causa: Bajo investigación

 Información sobre incendios:  (970) 541-1008   7 a.m.-8 p.m.
 Consultas de los medios:  (970) 541-0563
 Centro de información conjunto:  (970) 980-2500    8 a.m.-8 p.m.

 InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6964/
 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CameronPeakFire
 Interactive Story Map: https://arcg.is/1ayXeD0                     
 Smoke Update: https://tinyurl.com/y2duao6r 
 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/cameronpeakfire

Cierres y evacuaciones:
 Evacuaciones y cierres de carreteras del condado de Larimer: https://nocoalert.org
 Área de cierre de incendios de los Arapaho y Roosevelt National Forests: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/map/6964/0/107171
 Cierres del Rocky Mountain National Park:https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fire-information-and-regulations.htm

Restricciones contra incendios:
 Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Etapa 2: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd801392.pdf
 Rocky Mountain National Park prohíbe  incendios: https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fire-information-and-regulations.htm
 Prohibición del condado de Larimer hasta el 31 de octubre: https://tinyurl.com/y332jsoy
 Estado de Colorado, prohibición hasta el 31 de Octubre. 

  
Cameron Peak Fire Update for Sunday, October 4, 2020

Northwest Incident Management Team 6
 Shawn Sheldon, Incident Commander
 Shane Theall, Deputy IC
 Ken Paul, Deputy IC

Firefighters Strengthen Containment

Current Situation: Saturday’s weather allowed firefighters to focus on reinforcing the fireline they created over the past several days and adding additional line. The small army of heavy machinery (5 bulldozers, 5 masticators, 5 feller-bunchers, 4 skidders, 2 water tenders, an excavator, a grader, and an engine) continued working the northern flank of the fire west of Bellaire Lake and firefighters strengthened that line by adding water and hose lays along that stretch. More heavy machinery is spread around the fire working on other strategic advances. Patrols around homes and structures at risk extinguished any remaining pockets of heat and prepared protection measures to be ready for any increased fire behavior. Local fire department crews are working beside the federal firefighters protecting these homes. Increased fire activity occurred in the Comanche Reservoir and Corral Creek areas where crews worked with aviation resources to quiet and contain fire movement. Aviation resources had to stop working by 5:00 p.m. because smoke limited visibility. Crews also worked to open road access to the area west of Comanche Reservoir to aid efforts in that area. Around the perimeter of the fire, firefighters walked the developed line checking for and extinguishing any spot fires threatening the line.

Today firefighters will continue adding water and hose lays to the northern perimeter of the fire. Crews and aviation will keep addressing the heat along the southern perimeter and throughout the fire. Additional burnouts may be done in the Sheep Creek and Corral Creek drainages, weather permitting. Engines and crews will keep monitoring structures at risk. Firefighters will remain alert as the day progresses to the predicted wind shift and increasing wind gusts that will build to 40 mph well after dark. These winds will challenge the crews working through the night.

Weather Conditions: Sunday is predicted to be sunny and noticeably warmer with highs 60-71°F. Winds are expected to start off light and increase in intensity as the direction shifts from the NW to the W. By 9:00 p.m. a Local Red Flag Weather Warning will go into effect and last until 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Wind associated with the incoming “Shallow Mountain Wave” could gust to 40 mph. Monday is predicted to have a high near 70°F with elevated fire weather conditions.

Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR): It is illegal to operate a drone in the fire area. 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 are sure the drone is clear of the area. The use of drones is always prohibited in national parks. For more information please visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

 

Cameron Peak Fire Statistics Summary:

 Size: 126,164 acres
 Containment: 40%
 Total Personnel: 889
 Location: 2 mi SW of Red Feather Lakes, CO   
 Reported: August 13
 Cause: Under investigation

 Fire Information: (970) 541-1008   7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
 Media Inquiries: (970) 541-0563
 Joint Info Center: (970) 980-2500   8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
 InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6964/
 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CameronPeakFire
 Interactive Story Map: https://arcg.is/1ayXeD0 
 Smoke Update: https://tinyurl.com/y2duao6r 
 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/cameronpeakfire                  

Closures and Evacuations:
 Larimer County evacuations and road closures: https://nocoalert.org
 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests fire closure area: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/arp/alerts-notices/?aid=60887
 Rocky Mountain National Park closures: https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fire-information-and-regulations.htm

Fire Restrictions:
 Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Stage 2: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd801392.pdf
 Rocky Mountain National Park, no fires: https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fire-information-and-regulations.htm
 Larimer County ban until October 31: https://tinyurl.com/y332jsoy 

Actualización de Cameron Peak Fire
 Sabado, 3 de Octubre 2020

Equipo de Gestión de Incidentes del Noroeste 6
 Shawn Sheldon, Comandante del Incidente
 Shane Theall,  Diputado Comandante del Incidente
 Ken Paul, Diputado Comandante del Incidente

Otro día productivo para los bomberos, la contención aumenta 

  Situación actual: La advertencia meteorológica de Bandera Roja prevista para el viernes fue moderada por la sombra proporcionada por el humo de Mullen Fire en la tarde. El arduo trabajo de cerrar la brecha de nueve millas en el lado norte del fuego está progresando. Los bomberos siguieron detrás de la maquinaria pesada con mangueras y agua, enfriando el calor y talando obstáculos que podrían debilitar la línea. Las cuadrillas y los motores trabajaron a lo largo del corredor de la Hwy 14 para extinguir el calor restante alrededor de las casas. Entre los dedos del lado noreste se realizaron quemaduras adicionales para asegurar esas casas y proteger la propiedad personal. La limpieza y las patrullas continúan alrededor de esos y otros valores en riesgo tanto dentro del área quemada como adyacente a ella. Equipos de mano trabajaron en las áreas de difícil acceso por encima del embalse Comanche y por Corral Creek. Los soportes de aire cayeron cubos de agua para ayudar a esas tripulaciones y eliminar áreas de calor. Los equipos de protección de estructuras practicaron sus planes defensivos para el campus de CSU Mountain y las casas de Pingree Park. Los bomberos están uniendo la línea de contención con las características naturales en Long Draw para evitar un mayor movimiento hacia el sur. En el perímetro noroeste del incendio, los bomberos caminaron por la línea desarrollada para verificar y extinguir cualquier incendio puntual en esa área.    Hoy los bomberos seguirán asegurando el perímetro del incendio. Los vientos variables pronosticados serán ligeros y las horas pico de quema disminuirán a cinco horas, lo que permitirá un éxito continuo. Los equipos proporcionarán protección a la estructura en torno a los valores en riesgo. Los bomberos esperan asegurar más línea antes de que lluegen los vientos fuertes el lunes. 

Condiciones climáticas: Se predice que el sábado estará parcialmente nublado por la tarde y más fresco con temperaturas máximas de 53 a 63 ° F. La dirección del viento variará según el área del incendio y debe ser ligera de 9 a 13 mph con ráfagas de hasta 25 mph. El pronóstico del domingo es un poco más cálido con máximas de 60 a 70 ° F y ráfagas de viento de 25 mph. Se predice que el lunes tendrá condiciones climáticas elevadas de incendios con temperaturas cálidas y aumento del viento.

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 Peak:

 

 Tamaño: 125,715 acres
 Contención: 38%
 Personal total: 866
 Ubicación: 2 mi al SO de Red Feather Lakes, CO
 Informe: 13 de agosto
 Causa: Bajo investigación

 Información sobre incendios: (970) 541-1008   7 a.m.-8 p.m.
 Consultas de los medios: (970) 541-0563
 Centro de información conjunto: (970) 980-2500   8 a.m.-8 p.m.

 InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6964/
 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CameronPeakFire
 Interactive Story Map: https://arcg.is/1ayXeD0                     
 Smoke Update: https://tinyurl.com/y2duao6r 
 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/cameronpeakfire
 
 Cierres y evacuaciones:
 Evacuaciones y cierres de carreteras del condado de Larimer: https://nocoalert.org
 Área de cierre de incendios de los Arapaho y Roosevelt National Forests: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/map/6964/0/107171
 Cierres del Rocky Mountain National Park:https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fire-information-and-regulations.htm

 Restricciones contra incendios:
 Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Etapa 2: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd801392.pdf
 Rocky Mountain National Park prohíbe  incendios: https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fire-information-and-regulations.htm
 Prohibición del condado de Larimer hasta el 31 de octubre: https://tinyurl.com/y332jsoy
 Estado de Colorado, prohibición hasta el 31 de Octubre. 

  

Cameron Peak Fire Update for Saturday, October 3, 2020

Northwest Incident Management Team 6
 Shawn Sheldon, Incident Commander
 Shane Theall, Deputy IC
 Ken Paul, Deputy IC

Another Productive Day for Firefighters Increases Containment

Current Situation: Friday’s predicted Red Flag weather warning was moderated by the shade provided by the Mullen Fire’s drift smoke in the afternoon. The hard work of closing the nine-mile gap on the north side of the fire is progressing. Firefighters followed behind the heavy machinery with hoses and water, cooling heat and felling snags that might jeopardize the line. Crews and engines worked along the Hwy 14 corridor to extinguish any heat remaining around the homes. Between the fingers on the northeast side additional burnouts were done with precision to secure those houses and protect personal property. Mop-up and patrols continue around those and other values at risk both inside the burned area and adjacent to it. Hand crews worked in the difficult-to-access areas above Comanche Reservoir and by Corral Creek. Air support worked with buckets to protect those crews and knock down pockets of heat. Structure protection crews practiced their defensive plans for the CSU Mountain Campus and the Pingree Park homes. Firefighters are tying line together with natural features in Long Draw to prevent further movement to the south. On the northwest perimeter of the fire, firefighters walked the developed line checking for and extinguishing any spot fires in that area.

Today firefighters will continue securing the perimeter of the fire. The predicted variable winds will be light and peak burning hours will decrease to five hours allowing for continued success. Crews will provide structure protection around the values at risk. Firefighters hope to secure more line before the predicted increase in fire behavior tests it on Monday.

Weather Conditions: Saturday is predicted to be partly cloudy by afternoon and cooler with highs 53-63°F. Wind direction will vary by the area of the fire and should be light 9-13 mph with gusts to 25 mph. Sunday’s forecast is a little warmer with highs of 60-70°F and wind gusts to 25 mph. Monday is predicted to have elevated fire weather conditions with warm temperatures and increased wind.

Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR): It is illegal to operate a drone in the fire area. 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 are sure the drone is clear of the area. The use of drones is always prohibited in national parks. For more information please visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

 

Cameron Peak Fire Statistics Summary:
 Size : 125,715 acres Containment: 38% Total Personnel: 866 Location: 2 mi SW of Red Feather Lakes, CO    Reported: August 13 Cause: Under investigation

 Fire Information: (970) 541-1008   7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
 Media Inquiries: (970) 541-0563
 Joint Info Center: (970) 980-2500   8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

 InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6964/
 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CameronPeakFire
 Interactive Story Map: https://arcg.is/1ayXeD0
 Smoke Update: https://tinyurl.com/y2duao6r
 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/cameronpeakfire                  

Closures and Evacuations:
 Larimer County evacuations and road closures: https://nocoalert.org
 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests fire closure area: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/arp/alerts-notices/?aid=60887
 Rocky Mountain National Park closures: https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fire-information-and-regulations.htm

Fire Restrictions:
 Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Stage 2: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd801392.pdf
 Rocky Mountain National Park, no fires: https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fire-information-and-regulations.htm
 Larimer County ban until October 31: https://tinyurl.com/y332jsoy

Closure Area on the Fort Collins, Colo., October 1, 2020 – Due to fire activity on both the Cameron Peak Fire burning in the northwest portion of Larimer County, and the Mullen Fire, burning across the Colorado/Wyoming border, the closure order on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District of the Roosevelt National Forest is expanding to the north. The general area now closed is all National Forest System lands west of the National Forest boundary (except the lower Poudre Canyon); east of the Colorado State Forest State Park; south of the Colorado state line; and north of Rocky Mountain Park (see map link or the closure map in InciWeb). Details of the updated closure and a map are available on our website.

This closure impacts numerous recreation sites, including many trails, trailheads, and Forest Service Roads; a number of boating and fishing sites; and some picnic sites. These are listed on our website. All campgrounds both inside and outside the closure area remain closed. 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.

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.

A portion of Highway 14 remains closed. Check the latest 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. Information on the Mullen Fire can be found on InciWeb as well. Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is your source for evacuation information.

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Larimer County Sheriff's Office Evacuation Update: At 12:00 pm on October 1, 2020, Cameron Peak Fire officials lifted the voluntary evacuation for County Road 44H from County Road 27 to Pennock Pass. Residents returning to the area should use caution as fire crews continue working in the area. The roadblock on County Road 44H has been moved to the Buckhorn Ranger Station in the 32,000 block, which is at the intersection of County Road 44H and Forest Road 100. You will continue to see smoke and fire in the area, please do not call 9-1-1 unless you are in danger. 

  

#CameronPeakFire Evacuees Update: Because of the demand for access into the mandatory evacuation areas associated with the Cameron Peak Fire, Larimer County Emergency Operations Center will offer Credentialing again tomorrow (Saturday, October  3rd) 8:00 am to noon at the Fort Collins City Hall, 300 Laporte Avenue. Call 970-732-3036 or email oem@larimer.org at least 15 minutes prior to arriving, so they have time to arrange for your credentials to be ready in a timely manner when you arrive. More information is available at https://bit.ly/2HAqTtN

Before trying to access any Cameron Peak Fire evacuated area with your credentials call the Joint Information Center at either 970-980-2500 or 2501 to find out if you will be allowed to enter when you are planning to do so. You will not be allowed past road blocks when the fire becomes more active, a utility company is working in an area and temporarily blocking the road, the road has been damaged by fire or debris, etc.; so be sure to call ahead.