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Publication Type: Announcement Fri, 09/11/2020 - 12:00

9/11/20 8:30 PM:

#CameronPeakFire Evac Update: Damage assessments in Monument Gulch area are complete. Those with known structure damage have been notified. There may be damage to outbuildings in the area that were not located. We are not aware of any other damage to residential structures in the burn area.

9/11/20 5:00 PM
#CameronPeakFire Evac Update - There are no changes to evacuation orders or road closures. The Evac Joint Information Center will not reopen unless new evacuations/closures are ordered. Please visit https://larimer.org/cpf for updates and resources for information.

9/11/20 11:08 am
An additional important announcement from the Larimer County Sheriff's Office. As a reminder the phone number for the Cameron Peak Fire Joint Information Center (JIC) is 970-980-2500. The JIC is open from 8 am to 5 pm daily and they can answer specific questions regarding evacuations, road closures and damage assessments.

9/9/20 1:51 PM9/11/20 11:08 am
#CameronPeakFire Evac Update: Credentials for residents/property owners in current mandatory evacuation areas will be offered Thursday (09/10) & Friday (09/11) at CLP Middle School, 9a-7p. Full details at https://www.larimer.org/cameron-peak-fire-evacuation-credentialling.

9/9/20 1:25 PM
#CameronPeakFire Evac Update: No new evacs or road closures. Fire officials report the fire is 102,596 acres with 4 percent containment. There are 1,057 personnel assigned to the fire. Full details at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6964/.

9/9/20 1:20 PM
#CameronPeakFire Evac Update: Damage assessment teams plan to start assessing structures on Hwy 14 tomorrow & then Monument Gulch area the days following - if they can gain access. Downed power lines, trees, & other hazards are making it difficult & dangerous to access the area.

9/8/20 11:22 AM

This is the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office with updated information on several evacuation areas. Cameron Peak fire officials have lifted the evacuation orders from the following notification areas: Highway 14 from Stove Prairie to Gateway Park, County Road 52E (Rist Canyon Road) to include Davis Ranch Road and Whale Rock Road east to County Road 27E, and County Road 27 south from County Road 44H down to Masonville and east to include Buckskin Heights. Residents in these previously evacuated areas may return home. Please be sure to have proper identification to show residency in those areas that were mandatory evacs, as only residents will be allowed to enter. We ask that you use caution when driving through the area, as emergency crews are still present. To view a map of these changes, please visit nocoalert.org. Please do not call 911 unless you are in danger. Thank you.

9/8/20 11:09 AM
This is the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office with updated information on several evacuation areas. Cameron Peak fire officials have downgraded the evacuation status from mandatory to voluntary for the following notification areas: Crystal Lakes, Red Feather Lakes, Lady Moon, Red Feather Highlands, the Shambhala Center, all Glacier View filings, as well as the area south of Highway 14 on County Road 27 from Stove Prairie Landing south to County Road 44H to include Stratton Park. Voluntary evacuations will remain in place for those areas until further notice. Please be sure to have proper identification to show residency in those areas, as only residents will be allowed to enter. We ask that you use caution when driving through the area, as emergency crews are still present. To view a map of these changes, please visit nocoalert.org. Please do not call 911 unless you are in danger. Thank you.

9/7/20 5:06 PM
This is the Larimer County Sheriff's Office with an emergency message. Cameron Peak fire officials have ordered mandatory evacuations for the Lady Moon and Red Feather Highlands areas in Red Feather for residents and business occupants 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. Please do not call 9-1-1 unless you are in danger. Thank you.This is the Larimer County Sheriff's Office with an emergency message. Cameron Peak fire officials have ordered mandatory evacuations for the Lady Moon and Red Feather Highlands areas in Red Feather for residents and business occupants 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. Please do not call 9-1-1 unless you are in danger. Thank you.

9/7/20 4:46 PM
This is the Larimer County Sheriff's Office with an emergency message. Cameron Peak fire officials have ordered mandatory evacuations for Red Feather and Crystal Lakes for residents and business occupants in the area due to immediate and imminent danger. This will also include the Manhattan Road and Shambhala Center areas. 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. Please do not call 9-1-1 unless you are in danger. Thank you.

9/7/20 4:21 PM

This is the Larimer County Sheriff's Office with an emergency message. Cameron Peak fire officials have issued voluntary evacuations for the areas of the Glen Haven Retreat, the town of Glen Haven, and Storm Mountain. 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.

9/7/20 4:28 PM
This is the Larimer County Sheriff's Office with an emergency message. Cameron Peak fire officials have issued a voluntary evacuation for County Road 27 south of Big Bear Road to Masonville and north into the Buckskin Heights subdivision. 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.

9/7/20 3:07 PM

Here's the mandatory evac for Rist Canyon Rd: https://member.everbridge.net/892807736722338/notif/29uuu54Ym This is the Larimer County Sheriff's Office with an emergency message. Cameron Peak fire officials have ordered mandatory evacuations for all of County Road 52E (Rist Canyon Road) to include Davis Ranch Road, Whale Rock Road and west to County Road 27E for residents and business occupants 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. Please do not call 9-1-1 unless you are in danger. Thank you.

9/7/20 2:58 PM

This is the Larimer County Sheriff's Office with an emergency message. Cameron Peak fire officials have ordered mandatory evacuations on Highway 14 from Stove Prairie Landing to Gateway Park for residents and business occupants in the area 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. Please do not call 9-1-1 unless you are in danger. Thank you.

9/7/20 12:41 PM
This is the Larimer County Sheriff's Office with an emergency message. Cameron Peak fire officials have issued a voluntary evacuation along Highway 14 from Stove Prairie Landing to Gateway 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. Please do not call 9-1-1 unless you are in danger. Thank you.9/7/20 11:44 AM

LCSO - Cameron Peak Rist Canyon Road Voluntary Evacuation advised

This is the Larimer County Sheriff's Office with an emergency message. Cameron Peak fire officials have issued a voluntary evacuation for all of County Road 52E (Rist Canyon Road) to include Davis Ranch Road, Whale Rock Road and west to County Road 27E. 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.

9/7/20 11:22 AM
This is the Larimer County Sheriff's Office with an emergency message. Cameron Peak fire officials have ordered mandatory evacuations from Stove Prairie Landing south on County Road 27 to County Road 44H and east to include Stratton Park for residents and business occupants in the area 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. Please do not call 9-1-1 unless you are in danger. Thank you. Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority - LETA

9/6/20 4:40 PM

"This is the Larimer County Sheriff's Office with an emergency message for numerous areas along County Road 74E. The Cameron Peak fire officials have issued new voluntary evacuations for residents and business occupants in the following areas: County Road 74E east from Red Feather to include the Shambhala Center, Lady Moon, and Glacier View filings up to and including Hewlett Gulch Road, located west of mile marker 10. Residents in the area are encouraged to evacuate 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."

9/6/20 12:49 PM
This is the Larimer County Sheriff's Office with an emergency message. Cameron Peak fire officials have upgraded the voluntary evacuation to a >Mandatory evacuation for the Buckhorn Road (County Road 44H) from Pennock Pass to County Road 27. All residents and business occupants in the area should evacuate 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. Please do not call 9-1-1 unless you are in danger. Thank you.

9/6/20 09:11 AM

Sept 6th 0748 am update on Cameron Peaks Fire. If you need sheltering assistance the Red Cross will be available at 0900 am at Cache La Poudre Middle School. 3515 W County Road 54g Laporte. Larimer County Humane Society is available for small animals at 970-226-3647 ext 7. If you need sheltering for large animals please contact Troy Badberg at 970-443-3231.

9/5/20 10:23 PM

Information on Sheltering Needs from the Larimer County Sheriff's Office via https://nocoalert.org #CameronPeakFire Cameron Peaks Fire Update. Expanded and New Mandatory and Voluntary Evacuation Areas. Check www.nocoalert.org for evacuation details. If you are in the Mandatory or Voluntary evacuation area and you have sheltering needs, please call Larimer County Office of Emergency Management at 970-498-7120. Do not call 9-1-1 unless you have an emergency."

9/5/20 9:04 PM

Additional evacuations for the #CameronPeakFire from the Larimer County Sheriff's Office via https://nocoalert.org

"This is the Larimer County Sheriff's Office with an emergency message. Fire officials have ordered voluntary evacuations for Crystal Lakes, Red Feather Lakes and the west side of the Manhattan Road from County Road 74E down to Highway 14. Residents and business occupants should voluntarily evacuate 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."

9/5/20 7:20 PM

Due to increased fire activity on the eastern edge of the Cameron Peak Fire, a mandatory evacuation is now in effect for Pingree Park Rd. In addition, Hwy 14 from the Fish Hatchery east to Kelly Flats is also under mandatory evacuation. Because of fire activity on the northern perimeter, west of Sleeping Elephant along Green Ridge moving toward Roaring Creek, there is also a voluntary evacuation in place for the Crystal Lakes, Red Feather Lakes and Goodall Corner communities. A voluntary evacuation is also in place east of Pingree Park Road to Stove Prairie Road. Voluntary evacuations mean you should prepare to leave but you don't have to yet. However, if you have animals to move or are responsible for people who need assistance and may need more time. please leave now. It's a good time to think about the 5 P's: People, Pets, Papers, Prescriptions & Pictures that you might want to take with you. And please stay tuned to the Sheriff's information site at nocoalert.org. Russ Long, Operations Chief with the Portland NIMO team has details.

9/5/20 7:19 PM

Additional evacuations for the #CameronPeakFire from the Larimer County Sheriff's Office via https://nocoalert.org

"This is the Larimer County Sheriff's Office with an emergency message. Fire officials have ordered a mandatory evacuation for residents and business occupants in the area along Highway 14 from the Fish Hatchery east to Kelly Flats 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. Please do not call 9-1-1 unless you are in danger. Thank you."

9/5/20 6:52 PM

Additional information from the Larimer County Sheriff's Office via https://nocoalert.org:

"This is the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office with updated evacuation information for the Pingree Park Road area. Fire officials are ordering mandatory evacuations for the Pingree Park Road from Highway 14 south to the housing district east of the CSU Mountain Campus for all residents and businesses 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. Please do not call 9-1-1 unless you are in danger. Thank you."

Sept 11 Cameron Peak Fire Update

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Publication Type: News Fri, 09/11/2020 - 12:00

Cameron Peak Fire Update
Friday, September 11, 2020 – 10:00 a.m.

Portland National Incident Management Organization
Bea Day, NIMO Incident Commander
Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Black
Troy Hagan, Team Black Incident Commander
Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3
Dave Gesser, Southwest Area Team 3 Incident Commander

Current Situation: Yesterday, fire behavior continued to be minimal with pockets of isolated heat remaining in some areas of the fire. This minimal activity allowed firefighters to “mop-up” areas of heat along accessible roadways, reinforcing existing fire lines, and constructing direct fire line where feasible. The mop up operations include cutting up and extinguishing larger fuels such as smoldering logs and stumps that can hold pockets of heat for long periods of time. Progress was made along Highway 14, Pingree Park Road, and Buckhorn Road as mop-up continued around structures. Firefighter and public safety continued to be the top priority as many of the secondary unpaved roads were icy early in the day. Many roads continued to be impassable due to downed trees, powerlines, and rockslides which firefighters and agency partners are working to clear to give utilities and assessment crews access. Weather patterns remained favorable for containment with the soil and fuels still saturated from the storm earlier this week and additional overnight moisture received in the form of rain and snow on some parts of the fire. While the wet and snowy conditions are very favorable for minimal fire activity and spread, it does present added safety hazards to firefighters working on steep slopes that are now slippery and snow covered.

Crews will again be working in areas that are accessible. As conditions improve firefighters will be able to access additional locations to continue mop up and containment actions along the fire perimeter to reduce threats from smoldering fuels and open fire edge. Firefighters will also continue to strengthen protection measures around homes and other values at risk.

At 6:00 a.m. on September 12, Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3 will assume command of the fire. The Portland NIMO team and Rocky Mountain Team Black are rotating off of the incident to prepare for their next assignments.

Closures and Evacuations: There are both mandatory and voluntary evacuations in place throughout the area. For a full list of evacuations, both mandatory and voluntary, as well as road closures, please visit https://nocoalert.org for more information. The Roosevelt NF has implemented a closure around the fire; a map of the closure area can be found at https://go.usa.gov/xGgxt Rocky Mountain National Park has implemented the following closures: Trail Ridge Road at Rainbow Curve on the east side and Colorado River Trailhead on the west side. The closure was initially put in place on Sunday afternoon due to safety concerns tied to the potential of heavy smoke and low visibility on this high elevation road. The closure has remained in place due to drifted snow and significant ice. It is unknown when Trail Ridge Road will reopen. This closure includes access to vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. Old Fall River Road is also closed until further notice. A number of trails, cross country zones and wilderness campsites are closed in the northern part of Rocky Mountain National Park. For more specific information on these closures and a map, visit https://go.usa.gov/xGWXf.

Weather & Fuel Conditions: Light snow showers will linger across the area through early this afternoon before coming to an end and skies begin to clear. Less than half an inch of additional snow accumulation is expected. It will be a windy day today with strong west winds of gusts to 40 mph. Look for clear skies tonight and Saturday with much lighter winds Saturday. Mostly sunny skies through the extended forecast with temperatures rising back into the 70s.

Fire Restrictions: The Canyon Lakes Ranger District is under Stage 2 fire restrictions. Please visit https://go.usa.gov/xGCfT to learn more. Rocky Mountain National Park has implemented a complete fire ban and an area closure. For information please see https://go.usa.gov/xGCfb. Larimer County also has a fire ban in place through September 18, 2020. More information is available at https://tinyurl.com/y332jsoy. A statewide open fire ban is also in effect for the State of Colorado through October 7.

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: 102,596 acres
Containment: 4%
Total Personnel: 1,178
Location: 25 mi E of Walden; 15 mi SW of Red Feather Lakes, CO
Reported: August 13
Cause: Under investigation

For More Information:
Information Office: (970) 541-1008, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Media Inquiries: 970-541-0563
Email: 2020.cameronpeak@firenet.gov
InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6964/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CameronPeakFire
Interactive StoryMap: https://arcg.is/1ayXeD0
Smoke Update: https://tinyurl.com/y2duao6r

10 Septiembre Actualizacin Sobre el Incendio de Cameron Peak

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Publication Type: News Thu, 09/10/2020 - 12:00

Actualización Sobre el Incendio de Cameron Peak
       Jueves, 10 de Septiembre 2020 - 10:00 a. m.

Organización Nacional de Gestión de Incidentes de Portland
Bea Day, Comandante de Incidentes de NIMO
Equipo de Gestión de Incidentes de Rocky Mountain, Negro
Troy Hagan, Comandante de Incidentes del Equipo Black
Equipo 3 de Gestión de Incidentes del área Suroeste
Dave Gesser, Comandante de Incidentes de Equipo 3

Acceso al Incendio de Cameron Peak Difícil; Las Cuadrillas Aumentan y se Vuelven Directos

ZONA NORTE -Situación actual: Las cuadrillas trabajarán en todas las divisiones construyendo la línea de control, limpiando las propiedades y continuando los esfuerzos de protección a lo largo de la autopista 14, Pingree Park Road y Buckhorn Road, incluido Monument Gulch. Las cuadrillas estarán limpiando para eliminar el calor de las áreas del incendio cercanas a los valores en riesgo en estas áreas para reducir las posibilidades de que estos puntos se vuelvan más activos. La construcción de la línea directa se llevará a cabo en los flancos sur, este y norte en lugares donde haya oportunidades de éxito. La construcción de la línea indirecta se reanudará entre el incendio y las comunidades de Glacier View, Red Feather Lakes y Crystal Lakes. La actividad de los incendios volverá a disminuir hoy debido a las bajas temperaturas y las precipitaciones. 1.200 personas están ahora asignadas al Cameron Peak Fire, un aumento de unos 300 bomberos con respecto a hace unos días.
Cierres y evacuaciones: Hay evacuaciones obligatorias y voluntarias en toda la zona. Para obtener una lista completa de evacuaciones, tanto obligatorias como voluntarias, así como cierres de carreteras, visite https://nocoalert.org para obtener más información. El Roosevelt NF ha implementado un cierre alrededor del fuego; se puede encontrar un mapa de esa área de cierre en https://go.usa.gov/xGgxt.

ZONA SUR - Situación actual: Debido a la tormenta de nieve que se trasladó al área el martes por la mañana, el Equipo de Manejo de Incidentes del Área Suroeste continuó enfocando su atención en la planificación estratégica, incluida la expansión del conocimiento de los valores en riesgo con la exploración de la ubicación de la línea de fuego en elevaciones más bajas. Las condiciones de la carretera y el acceso continúan siendo una limitación. Cuando los caminos se vuelven transitables y es seguro para los bomberos participar con éxito, las cuadrillas reanudarán la construcción de la línea de fuego, proporcionando protección de puntos y mitigación de estructuras. La nieve ha hecho impacto en el fuego y algunos lugares no aguantan mucho calor; sin embargo, los combustibles más grandes aún mantienen el calor debido a su densidad. El fuego se activará a medida que los días comiencen a calentar, los vientos aumenten y la humedad disminuya a finales de esta semana y el humo será cada vez más visible. Sin embargo, los equipos de bomberos aprovecharán las temperaturas más frías y la humedad durante los próximos días, comenzando en las elevaciones más bajas mediante la construcción de una línea de fuego directa con el objetivo de contener el fuego en su huella actual. La planificación con los socios de la agencia seguirá teniendo en cuenta los cambios constantes en las condiciones climáticas y de incendios.

Cierres y evacuaciones: El Parque Nacional Rocky Mountain ha implementado los siguientes cierres: Trail Ridge Road en Rainbow Curve en el lado este y Colorado River Trailhead en el lado oeste. El cierre se implementó inicialmente el domingo por la tarde debido a problemas de seguridad relacionados con la posibilidad de humo denso y poca visibilidad en esta carretera de gran elevación. El cierre se ha mantenido debido a la nieve a la deriva y al hielo significativo. Se desconoce cuándo reabrirá Trail Ridge Road. Este cierre incluye el acceso a vehículos, bicicletas y peatones. Old Fall River Road también estará cerrado hasta nuevo aviso. Varios senderos, zonas de campo traviesa y campamentos silvestres están cerrados en la parte norte del Parque Nacional de las Montañas Rocosas. Para obtener información más específica sobre estos cierres y un mapa, visite https://go.usa.gov/xGWXf.
Hay evacuaciones voluntarias para las áreas de Glen Haven Retreat, la ciudad de Glen Haven y Storm Mountain. Visite https://nocoalert.org para obtener más información.

Condiciones meteorológicas y de combustible: Hoy hará un poco más de calor con la posibilidad de lluvias ligeras temprano, pasando a lluvias ligeras por la tarde. Algunas lluvias de nieve continuarán esta noche con poca o ninguna acumulación de nieve. Los vientos generalmente serán suaves hasta esta noche. Un frente que se mueva a través del área mañana traerá un aumento en los vientos y una posibilidad de lluvia o nieve. Una tendencia de calentamiento gradual continuará cada día volviéndose un poco más seco y cálido con abundante sol a partir de este fin de semana.

Restricciones de incendios: El distrito de guardabosques de Canyon Lakes se encuentra bajo las restricciones de incendios de la Etapa 2. Visite https://go.usa.gov/xGCfT para obtener más información. El Parque Nacional de las Montañas Rocosas ha implementado una prohibición total de incendios y un cierre de área. Para obtener información, consulte https://go.usa.gov/xGCfb. El condado de Larimer también tiene una prohibición de incendios hasta el 18 de septiembre de 2020. Hay más información disponible en https://tinyurl.com/y332jsoy. También está en vigor una prohibición de fuego abierto en todo el estado para el estado de Colorado.

Restricciones de vuelo temporales: Existe una restricción temporal de vuelo sobre el incendio de Cameron Peak. Los incendios forestales son un No hay zona de drones. Si vuela, no podemos. Siempre que se detecta un dron cerca del fuego, todos los aviones están en tierra hasta que podamos asegúrese de que el dron esté fuera del área. Para obtener más información, visite http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

   Estadísticas de incendios de Cameron Peak:
Tamaño: 102,596 acres
Contención: 4%
Personal total: 1200
Ubicación: 25 millas al E de Walden; 15 mi al SO de
Redfeather   Lakes, CO
Informe: 13 de agostoCausa: Bajo investigaciónCentro de Información Conjunta: 970-980-2500

Para más información:
Oficina de Información: (970) 541-1008, de 7 a.m. a 8 p.m.
Consultas de medios: 970-541-0563
Correo electrónico: 2020.cameronpeak@firenet.gov
InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6964/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CameronPeakFire
StoryMap interactivo: https://arcg.is/1ayXeD0
Actualización de humo: https://tinyurl.com/y2duao6r

Sept 10 Cameron Peak Fire Update

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Publication Type: News Thu, 09/10/2020 - 12:00

Cameron Peak Fire Update
Thursday, September 10, 2020 – 10:00 a.m.

Portland National Incident Management Organization
Bea Day, NIMO Incident Commander
Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Black
Troy Hagan, Team Black Incident Commander
Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3
Dave Gesser, Southwest Area Team 3 Incident Commander

Access to the Cameron Peak Fire Difficult; Crews Increase and Go Direct

NORTH ZONE - Current Situation: Crews will be working in all divisions constructing control line, mopping up around properties, and continuing protection efforts along Highway 14, Pingree Park Road, and the Buckhorn Road, including Monument Gulch. Crews will be mopping up to remove heat from areas of the fire near values at risk in these areas to reduce the chances of these spots becoming more active. Direct line construction will be taking place on the south, east, and north flanks in places where there are opportunities for success. Indirect line construction will resume between the fire and the Glacier View, Red Feather Lakes, and Crystal Lakes communities. Fire activity will again be diminished today due to low temperatures and precipitation. 1,200 personnel are now assigned to the Cameron Peak Fire, an increase of about 300 firefighters from just a few days ago.
Closures and Evacuations: There are both mandatory and voluntary evacuations in place throughout the area. For a full list of evacuations, both mandatory and voluntary, as well as road closures, please visit https://nocoalert.org for more information. The Roosevelt NF has implemented a closure around the fire; a map of that closure area can be found at https://go.usa.gov/xGgxt.

SOUTH ZONE - Current Situation: Due to the snowstorm that moved into the area on Tuesday morning, the Southwest Area Incident Management Team continued to focus their attention on strategic planning including expanding knowledge of values at risk with some scouting for fire line placement in lower elevations. Road conditions and access continue to be a limitation. When roads become passable and it is safe for firefighters to successfully engage, crews will resume building fire line, providing point protection and structure mitigation. The snow has made an impact on the fire with some places not holding much heat; however larger fuels are still holding heat due to their density. The fire will become active as the days begin to warm, the winds increase, and the humidity drops later this week and smoke will be increasingly more visible. However, fire crews will be taking advantage of the cooler temperatures and moisture over the next few days starting in the lower elevations by building direct fire line with the goal of containing the fire at its current footprint. Planning with agency partners will continue to account for ongoing changing fire and weather conditions.

Closures and Evacuations: Rocky Mountain National Park has implemented the following closures: Trail Ridge Road at Rainbow Curve on the east side and Colorado River Trailhead on the west side. The closure was initially put in place on Sunday afternoon due to safety concerns tied to the potential of heavy smoke and low visibility on this high elevation road. The closure has remained in place due to drifted snow and significant ice. It is unknown when Trail Ridge Road will reopen. This closure includes access to vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. Old Fall River Road is also closed until further notice. A number of trails, cross country zones and wilderness campsites are closed in the northern part of Rocky Mountain National Park. For more specific information on these closures and a map, visit https://go.usa.gov/xGWXf.

There are voluntary evacuations for the areas of the Glen Haven Retreat, the town of Glen Haven, and Storm Mountain. Please visit https://nocoalert.org for more information.

Weather & Fuel Conditions: It will be slightly warmer today with a chance of light snow showers early, transitioning over to light rain showers in the afternoon. A few snow showers will continue through tonight with little to no snow accumulation. Winds will generally be light through tonight. A front moving through the area tomorrow will bring an increase in winds and a chance for some rain or snow showers. A gradual warming trend will continue each day becoming a little drier and warmer with abundant sunshine beginning this weekend.

Fire Restrictions: The Canyon Lakes Ranger District is under Stage 2 fire restrictions. Please visit https://go.usa.gov/xGCfT to learn more. Rocky Mountain National Park has implemented a complete fire ban and an area closure. For information please see https://go.usa.gov/xGCfb. Larimer County also has a fire ban in place through September 18, 2020. More information is available at https://tinyurl.com/y332jsoy. A statewide open fire ban is also in effect for the State of Colorado.

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: 102,596 acres
Containment: 4%
Total Personnel: 1,200
Location: 25 mi E of Walden; 15 mi SW of Red Feather Lakes, CO
Reported: August 13
Cause: Under investigation
Joint Information Center: 970-980-2500

For More Information:
Information Office: (970) 541-1008, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Media Inquiries: 970-541-0563
Email: 2020.cameronpeak@firenet.gov
InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6964/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CameronPeakFire
Interactive StoryMap: https://arcg.is/1ayXeD0
Smoke Update: https://tinyurl.com/y2duao6r

9 de Septiembre Actualizacin Sobre el Incendio de Cameron Peak

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Publication Type: News Wed, 09/09/2020 - 12:00

Actualización Sobre el Incendio de Cameron Peak

Miercoles, 9 de Septiembre 2020 - 10:00 a. m.

Organización Nacional de Gestión de Incidentes de Portland
Bea Day, Comandante de Incidentes de NIMO
Equipo de gestión de incidentes de Rocky Mountain, Negro
Troy Hagan, Comandante de Incidentes del Equipo Black
Equipo 3 de gestión de incidentes del área suroeste
Dave Gesser, Comandande de Incidentes de Equipo 3

ZONA NORTE -Situación actual: El frente frío predicho se movió hacia el área trayendo consigo alta humedad, precipitación y un viento del noreste que detuvo abruptamente el avance del fuego hacia el este. La precipitación en forma de nieve cubrió el área del incendio con una acumulación de 8 a 14 pulgadas de nieve pesada y húmeda que dificultó el viaje fuera de las carreteras principales. La actividad del fuego disminuirá hoy debido a las bajas temperaturas y las precipitaciones. Los equipos aprovecharon este alivio tan necesario para evaluar el nuevo perímetro del incendio en busca de oportunidades para construir una línea directa para contener el incendio y mantenerlo en su huella actual. Los bomberos de la Zona Norte están evaluando oportunidades para adoptar una postura ofensiva en los lados norte y este del incendio para incluir las áreas de Green Ridge, Highway 14, Pingree Park Road y Buckhorn Road. El lunes, el fuego se trasladó a un terreno más favorable y los combustibles más livianos que se encuentran dentro de la cicatriz de quemaduras de High Park permitirán a las cuadrillas tomar un enfoque más directo. Además, a medida que se logra más contención en otros incendios de Colorado, están llegando más recursos para ayudar con las operaciones de construcción, monitoreo y limpieza de la línea de fuego. Las condiciones climáticas actuales han moderado el comportamiento del fuego, pero el área experimentará una tendencia gradual de calentamiento y secado hacia el final de la semana con cielos soleados y temperaturas en los 70 grados. Se espera que el calor persista en troncos pesados y debajo de las copas de los árboles. A medida que el clima se vuelve más cálido y seco, se espera que la actividad de los incendios se reanude más adelante en la semana. Cierres y evacuaciones: Hay evacuaciones obligatorias y voluntarias en toda el área. Para obtener una lista completa de evacuaciones, tanto obligatorias como voluntarias, así como cierres de carreteras, visite https://nocoalert.org para obtener más información. El Roosevelt NF ha implementado un cierre alrededor del fuego; se puede encontrar un mapa de esa área de cierre en https://go.usa.gov/xGgxt

ZONA SUR - Situación actual: La actividad de incendios fue mínima debido a las condiciones climáticas nevadas que permitieron una mejor planificación operativa con el personal del Parque Nacional Rocky Mountain, el Jefe de Bomberos de Estes Valley, el Jefe de Policía de Estes Park y el Sheriff del Condado de Larimer. Los esfuerzos de planificación se centraron en identificar puntos de decisión para valores en riesgo dentro de la Zona Sur de Cameron Peak Fire, incluido el Parque Nacional Rocky Mountain, Estes Park y otras comunidades adyacentes. Hoy en día, los bomberos esperan una reducción significativa de la actividad de los incendios debido a la saturación de combustible. Más tripulaciones llegarán en preparación para reanudar las actividades de supresión a medida que este patrón meteorológico disminuya y regresen condiciones más cálidas y secas.
Cierres y evacuaciones: El Parque Nacional Rocky Mountain ha implementado los siguientes cierres: Trail Ridge Road en Rainbow Curve en el lado este y Colorado River Trailhead en el lado oeste. Se desconoce cuándo reabrirá Trail Ridge Road. Este cierre incluye el acceso a vehículos, bicicletas y peatones. Old Fall River Road también estará cerrado hasta nuevo aviso. Los cierres de senderos adicionales implementados incluyen The Chapin Pass Trail fuera de Old Fall River Road, The North Fork Trail, The North Boundary Trail y The Stormy Peaks Trail en el área noreste del parque y dieciséis campamentos silvestres adicionales en estas áreas. Para obtener información más específica sobre estos cierres y un mapa, visite https://go.usa.gov/xGWXf. El alguacil del condado de Larimer ha emitido evacuaciones voluntarias para las áreas de Glen Haven Retreat, la ciudad de Glen Haven y Storm Mountain. Puede encontrar más información en https://nocoalert.org.
Condiciones meteorológicas y de combustible: El pronóstico de hoy indica temperaturas frías y cielos nublados con algunas lluvias ligeras de nieve durante la tarde y, a veces, escalofríos en la adolescencia. Los vientos serán ligeros y variables con una recuperación de humedad relativa del 100%. Una tendencia de calentamiento gradual continuará cada día volviéndose un poco más seco y cálido con abundante sol que regresa el fin de semana y continúa hasta la próxima semana.
Restricciones de incendios: El Distrito de Guardabosques de Canyon Lakes se encuentra bajo las restricciones de incendios de la etapa 2. Visite https://go.usa.gov/xGCfT para obtener más información. El Parque Nacional de las Montañas Rocosas ha implementado una prohibición total de incendios y un cierre de área. Para obtener información, consulte https://go.usa.gov/xGCfb. El condado de Larimer también tiene una prohibición de incendios hasta el 18 de septiembre de 2020. Hay más información disponible en https://tinyurl.com/y332jsoy. También está en vigor una prohibición de fuego abierto en todo el estado para el estado de Colorado.
Restricciones de vuelo temporales: Hay una restricción de vuelo temporal sobre el incendio de Cameron Peak. 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 podamos estar seguros de que el dron está fuera del área. Para obtener más información, visite http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Estadisticas de incendios de Cameron Peak
Tamaño: 102,596 acres
Contención: 4%
Personal total: 1.057
Ubicación: 25 millas al E de Walden; 15 mi al SO deRedfeather Lakes, CO
Informe: 13 de agosto
Causa: bajo investigación
Centro de informacion conjunta: 970-980-2500

Para mas informacion: 970 541-1008, de 7 a.m. a 8 p.m.
Consultas de medios: 970-541-0563
Correo electrónico: 2020.cameronpeak@firenet.gov

Sept 9 Cameron Peak Fire Update

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Publication Type: News Wed, 09/09/2020 - 12:00

Cameron Peak Fire Update

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 – 10:00 a.m.

Portland National Incident Management Organization

Bea Day, NIMO Incident Commander

Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Black

Troy Hagan, Team Black Incident Commander

Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3

Dave Gesser, Southwest Area Incident Management Team

Snow Slows Cameron Peak Fire on Tuesday; Additional Resources Arrive

NORTH ZONE - Current Situation: The predicted cold front moved into the area bringing with it high humidity, precipitation and a north-east wind which abruptly stopped the eastward progress of the fire. Precipitation in the form of snow blanketed the fire area with an accumulation of 8-14 inches of heavy, wet snow which made travel difficult off of main roads. Fire activity will be diminished today due to low temperatures and precipitation.

Crews took advantage of this much needed relief to evaluate the new perimeter of the fire for opportunities to construct direct line to contain the fire and hold it to its current footprint. North Zone firefighters are assessing opportunities to take an offensive stance on the northern and eastern sides of the fire to include Green Ridge, Highway 14, Pingree Park Road and Buckhorn Road areas. On Monday, the fire moved into more favorable terrain and the lighter fuels found within the High Park burn scar which will allow crews to take a more direct approach. Additionally, as more containment is achieved on other Colorado fires, more resources are arriving to assist with fireline construction, monitoring, and mop up operations.

The current weather conditions have tempered fire behavior, but the area will experience a gradual warming and drying trend toward the end of the week with sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s. Heat is expected to persist in heavy logs and under tree canopies. As the weather turns warmer and drier, fire activity is expected to pick up again later in the week.

Closures and Evacuations: There are both mandatory and voluntary evacuations in place throughout the area. For a full list of evacuations, both mandatory and voluntary, as well as road closures, please visit https://nocoalert.org for more information. The Roosevelt NF has implemented a closure around the fire; a map of that closure area can be found at https://go.usa.gov/xGgxt

SOUTH ZONE - Current Situation: Fire activity was minimal due to the snowy weather conditions which allowed for enhanced operational planning with personnel from Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Valley Fire Chief, Estes Park Police Chief, and Larimer County Sheriff. Planning efforts were focused around identifying decision points for values at risk within the South Zone of Cameron Peak Fire including Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, and other adjacent communities.

Today, fire officials are expecting significantly reduced fire activity due to the fuel saturation. Additional crews will be arriving in preparation for resuming suppression activities as this weather pattern diminishes and warmer drier conditions return.

Closures and Evacuations: Rocky Mountain National Park has implemented the following closures: Trail Ridge Road at Rainbow Curve on the east side and Colorado River Trailhead on the west side. It is unknown when Trail Ridge Road will reopen. This closure includes access to vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. Old Fall River Road is also closed until further notice. Additional trail closures implemented include The Chapin Pass Trail off of Old Fall River Road, The North Fork Trail, The North Boundary Trail, and The Stormy Peaks Trail in the northeast area of the park and sixteen additional wilderness campsites in these areas. For more specific information on these closures and a map, visit https://go.usa.gov/xGWXf.

Larimer County Sheriff has issued voluntary evacuations for the areas of the Glen Haven Retreat, the town of Glen Haven, and Storm Mountain. More information can be found at https://nocoalert.org.

Weather & Fuel Conditions: Today’s forecast calls for cold temperatures and overcast skies with a few light snow showers through the afternoon with wind chills in the teens at times. Winds will be light and variable with 100% RH recovery. A gradual warming trend will continue each day becoming a little drier and warmer with abundant sunshine returning by the weekend and continuing into next week.

Fire Restrictions: The Canyon Lakes Ranger District is under Stage 2 fire restrictions. Please visit https://go.usa.gov/xGCfT to learn more. Rocky Mountain National Park has implemented a complete fire ban and an area closure. For information please see https://go.usa.gov/xGCfb. Larimer County also has a fire ban in place through September 18, 2020. More information is available at https://tinyurl.com/y332jsoy. A statewide open fire ban is also in effect for the State of Colorado.

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: 102,596 acres

Containment: 4%

Total Personnel: 1,057

Location: 25 mi E of Walden; 15 mi SW of Redfeather Lakes, CO

Reported: August 13

Cause: Under investigation

Joint Information Center: 970-980-2500

For More Information:

Information Office: (970) 541-1008, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Media Inquiries: 970-541-0563

Email: 2020.cameronpeak@firenet.gov

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

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

Interactive StoryMap: https://arcg.is/1ayXeD0

Smoke Update: https://tinyurl.com/y2duao6r

8 de Septiembre Actualizacin sobre el incendio de Cameron Peak

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Publication Type: News Tue, 09/08/2020 - 12:00

Actualización sobre el incendio de Cameron Peak

Martes, 8 de septiembre de 2020 – 10:00 a. m.

Organización Nacional de Manejo de Incidentes de Portland

Bea Day, Comandante de Incidentes de la NIMO

Equipo Negro de Manejo de Incidentes de Rocky Mountain

Troy Hagan, Comandante de Incidentes del Equipo Negro

Equipo de Manejo de Incidentes 3 del Área Suroeste

Dave Gesser, Equipo de Manejo de Incidentes del Área Suroeste

El incendio de Cameron Peak sobrepasa los 100 mil acres; se espera que el frente frío disminuya la actividad del incendio

Situación actual: La baja humedad, las altas temperaturas y los fuertes vientos se combinaron para provocar que el comportamiento del incendio fuera extremo el lunes, haciendo que el incendio de Cameron Peak llegara a alcanzar los 102,596 acres. Temprano durante el día, el incendio de Cameron Peak se movió a través de las líneas indirectas en Pingree Park y continuó hacia el este. Los vientos pronosticados para el día empezaron temprano, impulsando el incendio y obligando a los aviones a aterrizar. Todos los recursos se mantuvieron a la defensiva durante todo el día y los esfuerzos se centraron principalmente en la protección de estructuras en las zonas que se esperaba que fueran afectadas por el incendio y en el fortalecimiento de las líneas indirectas. Se ordenaron 50 camiones de bomberos adicionales para los grupos de protección de estructuras; esos camiones de bomberos llegaron en el transcurso del día y fueron asignados a tareas de protección en las áreas de Pingree Park, Buckhorn y Stove Prairie Road, así como en la Autopista 14.

La situación en esas áreas evolucionó rápidamente cuando el fuego cruzó Pingree Park Road hasta llegar a Buckhorn Road y se desplazó hacia el norte hasta la Autopista 14. Hacia el final del día, el extremo del incendio que se había detenido en Green Ridge al norte de la Autopista 14, se desplazó hacia el noreste, hacia Kinikinik, llegando y cruzando el desagüe de Roaring Creek. La rápida y cambiante situación del incendio hizo que la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Larimer emitiera múltiples cambios en las órdenes de evacuación en las comunidades circundantes a medida que el incendio dejaba atrás los puntos de acción de manejo predeterminados.

Ayer, el Equipo #3 de Manejo de Incidentes (IMT) de Tipo 2 del Área Suroeste, liderado por el Comandante de Incidentes Dave Gesser, viajó al incendio de Cameron Peak. Este equipo asumió el mando de la Zona Sur del incendio de Cameron Peak a partir de las 6 de la mañana de hoy. Se enfocarán en la porción del incendio dentro del Parque Nacional Rocky Mountain. El equipo está trabajando con RMNP, el Jefe de Bomberos de Estes Valley, el Jefe de Policía de Estes Park y el Sheriff del Condado de Larimer para desarrollar su plan de operaciones para los próximos días. El equipo desarrollará un plan para brindar seguridad a los bomberos y al público mientras trabaja en la protección de los bienes en riesgo. También buscarán oportunidades para atacar el incendio directamente, en caso de poder hacerlo de forma segura, si continúa moviéndose a través del Parque Nacional.

Hoy las cuadrillas aprovecharán las bajas temperaturas y la nieve para evaluar los efectos del incendio, monitorear y suprimir los puntos críticos y planificar líneas de control adicionales en previsión del aumento de la temperatura y el secado de los materiales combustibles la próxima semana. Las evaluaciones de estructuras continuarán a medida que los socorristas puedan acceder a las zonas afectadas por el incendio. La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Larimer hará las notificaciones de daños a la propiedad a medida que se confirmen las pérdidas.

Condiciones climáticas y de materiales combustibles: Un frente frío se desplazó a la zona durante la noche trayendo consigo bajas temperaturas y precipitaciones. Se espera que el clima permanezca frío con lluvia y nieve sobre el área del incendio durante los próximos días. El área comenzará a calentarse el viernes cuando las precipitaciones disminuyan y los materiales combustibles comiencen a secarse.

Cierres y evacuaciones: Hasta el momento de esta actualización, las evacuaciones obligatorias continúan en vigor para: Lady Moon, Red Feather Highlands, Red Feather Lakes, Crystal Lakes, CR27 hasta Big Bear Rd, Rist Canyon Rd, Autopista 14 desde Gateway hasta Stove Prairie Park, al sur de Deadman Road hacia la Autopista 14 hasta el cruce de 103 Rd y 190 Rd hacia el sur, secciones de Rawah Wilderness y Neota Wilderness, y Road 156. Las evacuaciones voluntarias siguen en vigor para: Glen Haven, Storm Mountain, CR27 hasta Masonville, Buckskin Heights y Laramie River Road desde el cruce de Laramie River Road y 190 Road hacia el norte. Esta no es una lista completa, por lo tanto visite https://nocoalert.org para obtener más información sobre las zonas de evacuación y el cierre de carreteras. El Bosque Nacional Roosevelt ha establecido un cierre alrededor del incendio; puede encontrar un mapa de esa zona de cierre en https://go.usa.gov/xGgxt. El Parque Nacional Rocky Mountain también tiene cierres vigentes; estos se pueden encontrar en https://go.usa.gov/xGgx6.

Restricciones por el incendio: El distrito de los guardabosques de Canyon Lakes se encuentra bajo restricciones de incendio de fase 2. Visite https://go.usa.gov/xGCfT para obtener más información. El Parque Nacional Rocky Mountain ha implementado una prohibición total por el incendio y un cierre de la zona. Para obtener información consulte https://go.usa.gov/xGCfb. El condado de Larimer también tiene una prohibición por el incendio en vigor hasta el 18 de septiembre de 2020. Hay más información disponible en https://tinyurl.com/y332jsoy. También existe una prohibición estatal abierta por el incendio en todo el estado de Colorado.

Restricciones temporales de vuelo: Una restricción de vuelo temporal está en vigor sobre el incendio de Cameron Peak. Los incendios forestales son una zona prohibida para los drones. Si usted vuela, nosotros no podemos hacerlo. Cada vez que un dron es visto cerca del incendio, todos los aviones son retenidos en tierra hasta que podamos estar seguros de que el dron está fuera de la zona. Para obtener más información, visite http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Estadísticas del incendio de Cameron Peak:

Tamaño: 102,596 acres

Contención: 4%

Personal total: 840

Ubicación: 25 millas al este de Walden, 15 millas
al suroeste de Redfeather Lakes, CO

Reportado el: 13 de agosto

Causa: Bajo investigación

Para obtener más información:

Oficina de información: (970) 541-1008, 7 a. m. a 8 p. m.

Consultas de los medios de comunicación: 970-541-0563

Correo electrónico: 2020.cameronpeak@firenet.gov

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

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

Mapa interactivo: https://arcg.is/1ayXeD0

Actualización sobre el humo: https://tinyurl.com/y2duao6r

Sept 8 Cameron Peak Fire Update

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Cameron Peak Fire Update

Tuesday, September 8, 2020 – 10:00 a.m.

Portland National Incident Management Organization

Bea Day, NIMO Incident Commander

Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Black

Troy Hagan, Team Black Incident Commander

Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3

Dave Gesser, Southwest Area Incident Management Team

Cameron Peak Fire surpasses 100k acres; cold front expected to slow fire activity

Current Situation: Low humidity, high temperatures, and high winds combined to produce extreme fire behavior on Monday pushing the Cameron Peak Fire to 102,596 acres. Early in the day, the Cameron Peak Fire moved across the indirect lines at Pingree Park continued eastward. The winds that were predicted for the day picked up early driving the fire and grounding aircraft. All resources were in a defensive posture throughout the day with most efforts focused on structure protection in areas expected to be impacted by the fire and strengthening indirect lines. An additional 50 engines were ordered for structure protection groups; those engines arrived throughout the day and were assigned to protection duties in the Pingree Park, Buckhorn, and Stove Prairie Road areas as well as Highway 14.

The situation in those areas evolved rapidly as the fire crossed the Pingree Park Road to the Buckhorn Road and moved north to Highway 14. Towards the end of the day, the finger of the fire that had been stalled out in Green Ridge north of Highway 14, moved northeast towards Kinikinik reaching and crossing the Roaring Creek drainage. The rapid changing fire situation resulted in the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office issuing multiple changes in evacuation orders within the surrounding communities as the fire moved past predetermined management action points.

Yesterday, the Type 2 Southwest Area Incident Management Team #3 (IMT), under Incident Commander Dave Gesser, traveled to the Cameron Peak Fire. As of 6 am today, the team has assumed command of the South Zone of the Cameron Peak Fire. They will focus on the portion of the fire within Rocky Mountain National Park. The team is working with RMNP, Estes Valley Fire Chief, Estes Park Police Chief, and Larimer County Sheriff to develop their operations plan for the upcoming days. The team will develop a plan to provide for firefighter and public safety while working to protect values at risk. They will also look at opportunities to directly engage the fire if they can do so safely should it continue to move through the National Park.

Today crews will be taking advantage of the cold temperatures and snow to assess the effects of the fire, monitor and suppress hot spots, and plan additional control lines in anticipation of temperatures warming and fuels drying in the coming week. Structure assessments will be ongoing as responders can gain access to the areas impacted by the fire. Notifications of property damage will be made by the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office as losses are confirmed.

Weather & Fuel Conditions: A cold front has moved into the area overnight bringing cold temperatures and precipitation. The weather is expected to remain cold with rain and snow over the fire area for the next several days. The area will begin to warm by Friday as the precipitation will taper off and the fuels will begin to dry.

Closures and Evacuations: As of the time of this update mandatory evacuations are still in effect for: Lady Moon, Red Feather Highlands, Red Feather Lakes, Crystal Lakes, CR27 to Big Bear Rd, Rist Canyon Rd, Hwy 14 from Gateway to Stove Prairie Park, South of Deadman Road to Hwy 14 to the junction of 103 Rd and 190 Rd south, portions of the Rawah Wilderness and Neota Wilderness, and Road 156. Voluntary evacuations are still in effect for: Glen Haven, Storm Mountain, CR27 to Masonville, Buckskin Heights, and Laramie River Road from the junction of Laramie River Road and 190 Road north. This list is not comprehensive so please visit https://nocoalert.org for more information on evacuation areas and road closures. The Roosevelt NF has implemented a closure around the fire; a map of that closure area can be found at https://go.usa.gov/xGgxt. Rocky Mountain NP also has closures in effect; those can be found at https://go.usa.gov/xGgx6.

Cameron Peak Fire Statistics:

Size: 102,596 acres

Containment: 4%

Total Personnel: 840

Location: 25 mi E of Walden; 15 mi SW of Redfeather Lakes, CO

Reported: August 13

Cause: Under investigation

For More Information:

Information Office: (970) 541-1008, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Media Inquiries: 970-541-0563

Email: 2020.cameronpeak@firenet.gov

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

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

Interactive StoryMap: https://arcg.is/1ayXeD0

Smoke Update: https://tinyurl.com/y2duao6r

Sept 7 SHELTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

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Publication Type: Announcement Mon, 09/07/2020 - 12:00

SHELTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE SUNDAY:

The Red Cross will be at Cache La Poudre Middle School today (Monday, 9/7/2020) starting at 9 a.m. to help evacuated residents get shelter.

CLP Middle School, 3515 W County Road 54G, Laporte
Shelter assistance available by phone: 970-481-1243
Credentials are also being issued at this site today (09/07) from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for residents/property owners in current voluntary and mandatory evacuation areas. See this page for more information.

Small animal shelter is available via the Larimer Humane Society, call 970-226-3647 ext. 7.

Large animal shelter or evacuation assistance is available via the LCSO Posse, call 970-443-3231.

Sept 7 Cameron Peak Fire Update

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Publication Type: News Mon, 09/07/2020 - 12:00

Cameron Peak Fire Update

Monday, September 7, 2020 – 11:00 a.m.

Portland National Incident Management Organization

Bea Day, NIMO Incident Commander

Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Black

Troy Hagan, Team Black Incident Commander

Second Day of Extreme Fire Behavior Expected Ahead of Cold Front

Current Situation: Aggressive fire behavior yesterday pushed the fire east across the Crown Point Road to Pingree Park road as high temperatures, single digit humidity, and high winds accelerated fire growth to 59,051 acres with 4% overall containment. The finger of the fire that has moved into Rocky Mountain National Park continued southeast as it progressed into the Cascade, Mummy and Hague Creek drainages. The fire along the north side of Highway 14 stalled as strong winds from the northwest helped to keep this section of the fire held up along Green Ridge. On Saturday, suppression activities were focused on structure protection along Highway 14 and the Pingree Park Road. Crews improved the Killpecker line in anticipation of fire movement on the north side of Poudre Canyon.

In anticipation of another day of very active fire behavior, today’s strategy of structure protection will be similar as Saturday, where resources will be shifted within the fire area to protect values at risk ahead of the fire’s expected advance. Fire officials have made a request to Colorado Department of Fire Prevention and Control for additional engines to assist with the fire fight and structure protection. The cold front bringing rain and snow is expected to arrive Monday night. Crews will be preparing for strong winds and a possible wind shift as that front passes over the fire area.

Weather & Fuel Conditions: Extreme fire weather conditions are expected again today with single digit relative humidity and winds gusting to 40 mph out of the west. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for today which will fuel fire growth and heavy smoke production. The cold front is to hit the area around 9 PM and temperatures will begin to fall, and the winds will shift to the northeast gusting to 50 mph. Snow accumulation is expected to be 6 to 12 inches. Over the next few days temperatures will gradually warm, the snow will melt, and fuels will once again begin to dry out.

Closures and Evacuations: Evacuation updates are expected to be modified throughout the day. Please go to https://nocoalert.org and/or call the Joint Information Center open from 8a-8p (970-980-2500) for up-to-date information. As of 10:00am, Highway 14 is now closed west of Stove Prairie Road. Mandatory evacuations have been issued for Stove Prairie/Stratton Park to include Buckhorn Road (44H) to Pennock Pass, Pingree Park Road, as well as Glacier View on 74E due to immediate and imminent danger. A voluntary evacuation is in effect for County Road 74E west of Glacier View. More information on evacuation areas and road closures can be found at https://nocoalert.rog or https://www.larimer.org/cameron-peak-fire. The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests has also issued a new closure order which affects recreation access north of Highway 34, west of Highway 287, and south of the Cherokee Park Road (80C); a map of that closure area can be found at https://go.usa.gov/xGWY4. Rocky Mountain National Park also has additional closures in effect including Trail Ridge Road; those can be found at https://go.usa.gov/xGgx6.