Equipo 1 de Northern Rockies , Comandante del Incidente Brent Olson

Ubicación: 14 millas al suroeste de Naches, WA

Fecha de inicio: 23 de Julio de 2024

Causa: Bajo investigación

Tamaño: 29.499 acres

Contención: 11%

Recursos: 482 personas en total; 11 excavadoras; 11 equipos manuales; 31 motores.

Mensaje clave:  La actividad del fuego alcanzó la zona de Jump Off Lookout cerca de la esquina suroeste del incendio, pero el JUmp Off Lookout no fue impactado ni dañado por el fuego y sigue intacto.

Situación actual: El Retreat Fire está siendo completamente administrada con arreglo a una estrategia de supresión total que da prioridad a la seguridad pública y de los bomberos.

Ayer, un breve sistema meteorológico atravesó  la zona del incendio y una décima de pulgada de lluvia cayó en zonas del incendio. Las operaciones de fuego que se habían previsto para asegurar varias zonas a lo largo de los lados este y noreste del incendio se detuvieron y las cuadrillas de bomberos pasaron el día creando profundidad a lo largo de la línea de fuego limpiando y extinguiendo puntos calientes, así como reforzando las líneas de contención previstas. La contención aumentó ligeramente en el lado noreste del incendio más cercano al corredor de la autopista 410. 

Las cuadrillas de bomberos con su equipo continuaron  a trabajar para reforzar las líneas de fuego en los lados este y sureste del incendio a lo largo de Cowiche Road y Hatton Road y más cerca de las comunidades de Tieton y Cowiche. Cuando las condiciones lo permitan, las cuadrillas de bomberos utilizarán operaciones de exticion a lo largo de estas líneas para asegurar el borde por delante del fuego principal. Con las condiciones meteorológicas moderadas, las cuadrillas de bomberos aprovecharon la oportunidad para trabajar directamente en el borde del incendio a lo largo del lado sur de la zona del incendio construyendo y mejorando las líneas de control. La construcción de la línea de fuego continuó moviéndose hacia el oeste a lo largo de la carretera Bethel Ridge y Bethel Ridge continuando la preparación de esta zona para las operaciones de extinción en el lado norte. En la esquina noroeste, la exploración y la preparación avanzaron al sur de Bethel Ridge hacia la autopista 12 utilizando el sistema de carreteras de Pine Creek. En el lado suroeste del incendio, los equipos de bomberos comenzarán a explorar la ubicación de la línea de control trabajando hacia el norte desde el Lookout hacia la autopista 12. Todo este trabajo se está realizando en el lado oeste para evitar que el fuego se propague hacia el lago Rimrock.

Los equipos de protección de estructuras y los camiones de bomberos continuaron extinguiendo puntos calientes cerca de viviendas e infraestructuras a lo largo del corredor de la autopista 12 afectado por el incendio. La protección de estructuras continuó realizando trabajos de evaluación y preparación alrededor de las estructuras de Camp Ghormley y a lo largo de las zonas de Lost Lake Road al oeste del incendio.

Meteorología y comportamiento del fuego: El sistema meteorológico se desplazara hoy hacia el este, alejándose del incendio, lo que permitirá condiciones más cálidas y secas con disminución de las nubes, aunque será posible que algunas lluvias persistan, principalmente por la mañana. Hoy continuarán los periodos de vientos locales desde el oeste, principalmente a primeras horas de la mañana y últimas de la tarde-noche. Entre las horas de 10am y las 3pm es posible que se produzca una breve tregua de vientos terrales. La tendencia al calentamiento y al secado continuará el miércoles, junto con vientos más flojos y terrales. Las temperaturas oscilarán entre los 68 y los 74 grados y los niveles mínimos de humedad relativa serán del 44 al 49%. Los vientos soplarán del oeste-noroeste a 7-10 mph con rachas de 16 mph por la mañana y 8-12 mph con rachas de 18 mph por la tarde.

Existen tres tipos principales de combustible: salvia/hierba, fondos de arboles de roble y bosques de ponderosa. La hierba en los tipos de combustible apropiados está completamente curada y fácilmente disponible para la ignición de fuego. Aunque los robles no se consumen, los incendios intensos de pastos bajo estos árboles podrían producir grandes brasas capaces de localizarse a un corto alcance.

Cierres y evacuaciones: Para obtener la información más actualizada sobre evacuaciones, visite la Administración de Emergencias del Condado de Yakima en este enlace: Sitio web de la Administración de Emergencias de Yakima.

• La Autopista 12 permanece cerrada por varios motivos entre la Y de la Autopista 410 y la cumbre del paso en el punto kilométrico 151.
• ACTUALIZADO Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Retreat Fire Area Closure: www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices/?aid=89192.
• La Región Sureste del Departamento de Recursos Naturales del Estado de Washington (DNR) ha cerrado temporalmente el Bosque Estatal de Ahtanum debido al aumento de la actividad del incendio Retreat Fire que arde cerca de Rimrock Lake. El público puede acceder a la información más actualizada sobre cierres en www.dnr.wa.gov/ahtanum.

El Departamento de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de Washington ha cerrado al público temporalmente. La mayor parte de la zona de fauna silvestre de Oak Creek permanecerá cerrada hasta el 23 de agosto debido al Retreat Fire para garantizar la seguridad pública y facilitar las labores de extinción. Para mas información vaya a Wildlife Areas | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife.

Las agencias federales, estatales y locales de gestión de incendios forestales y la Administración Federal de Aviación (FAA) instan a los ciudadanos a no volar "sistemas aéreos no tripulados (UAS)" o drones sobre la zona del Retreat Fire. Los vuelos no autorizados de drones representan un gran riesgos para la seguridad de los bomberos y de los ciudadanos, y para la eficacia de las operaciones de extinción de incendios forestales. Los incendios forestales son una "zona de exclusión aérea" para los drones. Si vuelas, ¡NO PODEMOS!

Northern Rockies Team 1, Incident Commander Brent Olson

Location:  14 miles southwest of Naches, WA

Start Date: July 23, 2024

Cause: Under Investigation

Size: 29,499 acres

Containment: 11%

Resources: 482 Total Personnel; 11 Dozers; 11 Hand Crews; 31 Engines

Key Message:  

Fire activity reached the Jump Off Lookout area near the southwestern corner of the fire, but the Lookout was not impacted or damaged by fire and is still intact.

Current Status:

The Retreat Fire is being managed under a full suppression strategy prioritizing public and firefighter safety.

A brief weather system moved through the fire area yesterday and a tenth of an inch of rain fell on areas of the fire. Firing operations that were planned to secure several areas along the east and northeast sides of the fire were paused and crews spent the day building depth along the fire line by mopping up and extinguishing hot spots as well as strengthening planned containment lines. Containment increased slightly on the northeast side of the fire closest to the Highway 410 corridor. 

Crews and equipment continued to work on strengthening fire lines on the east and southeast sides of the fire along the Cowiche Road and Hatton Road and closest to the communities of Tieton and Cowiche. When conditions allow, crews will use firing operations along these lines to secure the edge ahead of the main fire. With moderated weather conditions, crews have taken the opportunity to work directly on the fire’s edge along the south side of the fire area constructing and enhancing control lines. Construction of line continued moving towards the west along the Bethel Ridge Road and Bethel Ridge continuing to prepare this area for firing operations on the north side. On the northwest corner scouting and preparation progressed south of Bethel Ridge toward Highway 12 using the Pine Creek Road system. On the southwest side of the fire crews will begin to scout control line location working north from the Lookout towards Highway 12. All this work is being done on the west side to prevent additional fire spread toward Rimrock Lake.

Structure protection crews and engines continued to extinguish hotspots near homes and infrastructure along the fire impacted Highway 12 corridor. Structure protection continued to conduct assessment and preparation work around the structures at Camp Ghormley and along the Lost Lake Road areas west of the fire.

Weather and Fire Behavior:

The weather system shifts eastward away from the fire today, allowing for warmer and drier conditions with decreasing clouds, although a lingering shower will be possible, mainly in the morning. Periods of locally breezy winds out of the west continue today, mainly in the early morning and late afternoon-evening hours. A brief lull of terrain driven winds are possible between around 10am and 3pm. The warming and drying trend will continue Wednesday, along with lighter, more terrain driven winds. Temperatures will range from 68 to 74 degrees and minimum relative humidity levels will be 44 to 49%. Winds will be west-northwest at 7-10 mph with gusts to 16 mph in the morning and 8-12 mph with gusts to 18 mph in the afternoon.

Three main fuel types exist: sage/grass, oak bottoms, and ponderosa forests. Grass in the appropriate fuel types is fully cured and readily available for ignition. While the oak trees are not consuming, intense grass fires below these trees could produce large embers capable of short-range spotting.

Closures and Evacuations:

For the most up-to-date information on evacuations, please visit Yakima County Emergency Management located at this link: Yakima Emergency Management website.

• US Hwy 12 remains closed for several reasons between the Y at Hwy 410 and the summit of the Pass at milepost 151.
• UPDATED Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Retreat Fire Area Closure: www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices/?aid=89192.
• The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Southeast Region has temporarily closed the Ahtanum State Forest due to increased activity from the adjacent Retreat Fire burning near Rimrock Lake. The public can access the most up-to-date closure information at www.dnr.wa.gov/ahtanum.
• Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has closed the majority of the Oak Creek Wildlife Area to public access due to the Retreat Fire.The Oak Creek Wildlife Area is scheduled to remain closed until Aug. 23 to ensure public safety and facilitate firefighting efforts. More information can be found at Wildlife Areas | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife.

Federal, state, and local wildland fire management agencies and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) urge members of the public not to fly “Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)” or drones over the Retreat Fire area. Unauthorized drone flights pose serious risks to firefighter and public safety and the effectiveness of wildfire suppression operations. Wildland fires are a “no fly zone” for drones. If you fly, WE CAN’T

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions to Take Effect Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:01 am.

Sheriff Taylor has enacted Stage 1 Fire Restrictions which take effect in Delta County on July 30, 2024 at 12:01 am. Please read for the latest on what is and is not allowed under Stage 1 restrictions in Unincorporated Delta County including State lands. If you live in City/Town limits, please check with your local police department or Town hall on if they have adopted County restrictions or have their own Fire Restrictions. For restrictions on the U.S. Forest Service-Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forests and Bureau of Land Management lands, please refer to West Slope Fire Info.

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ORDER OF THE SHERIFF

Delta County Sheriff’s Office – Colorado

FIRE PREVENTION ORDER ENACTING STAGE I FIRE RESTRICTIONS

WHEREAS, The Sheriff of Delta County, Colorado pursuant to C.R.S. § 30-10-512 and C.R.S. § 30-10-513 is authorized to act as fire warden of Delta County and is responsible for coordination of fire suppression efforts in case of prairie, forest, or wildland fires or wildfires occurring in unincorporated areas of the County outside the boundaries of a fire protection district or when a fire exceeds the capabilities of a fire protection district to control; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Delta County Ordinance No. 2024-02 (Delta County Open Burning and Local Fire Restriction Ordinance), the Sheriff has been authorized by the Board of County Commissioners in Delta County, Colorado to enact Stage I and Stage II fire restrictions within all or portions of unincorporated Delta County when high fire danger conditions exist and rescind those restrictions when appropriate; and

WHEREAS, the Sheriff has determined the current danger of forest or grass fires in all of unincorporated Delta County is high based on weather conditions, low fuel moisture levels, availability of fire suppression resources, active wildfires in Delta County and other counties in Colorado; and

WHEREAS, the Sheriff upon consultation with Emergency Management and other fire representatives feel Stage I Fire Restrictions are necessary and appropriate to reduce the danger of wildfires in the County and protect the property and safety of residents;

NOW, THEREFORE, it is resolved that as of July 30, 2024 at 12:01 am, Stage One Fire Restrictions will be implemented in all of unincorporated Delta County including public and state lands and within the corporate limits of any incorporated town or city within Delta County which elects by appropriate ordinance or resolution to have the provisions of the restrictions apply in their jurisdiction until further notice. County restrictions do not apply to the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre or Gunnison National Forests or lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management which implement and manage their own restrictions. Federal land restrictions are listed on WestSlopeFireInfo.com

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Delta County prohibit:

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• Building of an open fire including agricultural burning of fields, fence rows, ditches, piles, slash or wildland broadcast burning;

• Burning of trash or debris;

• Smoking in areas that are NOT barren or cleared of flammable materials at least three (3) feet in diameter;

• The use of explosives or fireworks of any kind as defined pursuant to C.R.S. § 30-15-401(1)(n.7) to include the use of exploding targets or tracer ammunition.

• Use of a chainsaw or other internal combustion engine without a properly installed USDA or SAE approved spark arrestor.

Allowed activities under Stage 1 Restrictions:

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• Fires within a permanent fire pit, ring or BBQ grill at a private residence, or within a developed recreational site such as a campground or picnic area that is completely void of combustible material on the ground.

• Use of a fully enclosed (sheepherder type) stove with ¼” spark arrester type screen.

• Use of residential fire features such as chiminea, tiki torches or gas fire pits when supervised by a responsible adult.

• Use of liquid or gas fueled stoves, lanterns and heating devices with a controlled flame and a shut-off valve.

• Use of a chainsaw or other internal combustion engine with a USDA/SAE approved spark arrestor properly installed and functioning while in possession of a chemical pressurized extinguisher of at least eight ( ounces with a rounded point shovel with an overall length of at least 35 inches readily available.

• Responsible target practice using non-exploding targets, and non-tracer ammunition.

• Welding in a safe manner in an area void of combustible material within ten (10) feet and while possessing a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A.

This order shall remain in effect until rescinded.

By Order of the Sheriff,

Sheriff Mark Taylor – Delta County, CO

Issued Monday, July 29, 2024 - Effective July 30, 2024 at 12:01 am

Smoke Outlook 7/30 - 7/31 Eastern Oregon

Special Statement

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for Harney, Grant, Wheeler, Baker, and Malheur Counties.

Fire

There are multiple fires affecting the forecast area. For more information on these incidents, please visit Inciweb.

Smoke

Much improved air quality area wide as a weak cold front passed through the area last night, bringing cooler temperatures, higher humidity and rain in some areas. As a result of the cooler temperatures and higher humidity, less active fire behavior is expected today. Light winds from the west to northwest will keep those areas north and west of active fires clear today. Those areas near active fire and downwind with continue to see smoke impacts during the day. Overnight smoke is expected to flow down drainage from active fires impacting those communities located in those drainages below active fire. UNHEALTHY to USG conditions are expected overall in Burns, Seneca, and John Day. Monument will continue to see the highest levels of smoke where UNHEALTHY conditions are expected. Fossil, Spray, Prineville and Mitchell will see GOOD to MODERATE air quality.

Additional Smoke Outlooks

Smoke outlooks for adjacent areas are posted on the Fire and Smoke Map.

@2024HillFire                                                     Fire Information: 530-414-9056 

@CAL FIRE Humboldt-Del Norte Unit            Hours: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

@CAIIMT4

@calfireimt2390

Location: Humboldt County, CA

Size: 7224 acres

Cause: Under Investigation

Email:2024.Hill@firenet.gov  

Incident Website:

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/casrf-hill-fire

https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2024/7/16/hill-fire

Start Date: Monday July 15, 2024, at 5:40 PM

Percent Contained: 69%

Personnel: 915

CURRENT SITUATION: 

Fire crews are diligently working to improve containment of the Hill Fire daily. Last night, hotspots from deep-burning logs were discovered on Sugarloaf Mountain and were promptly extinguished. Crews are also addressing and extinguishing hotspots in other areas as interior smoke decreases and equipment is being backhauled. 

Yesterday, with the assistance of Resource Advisors, firefighters enhanced suppression repair efforts to restore the environment to its natural condition. One effective tactic being used is the construction of waterbars. These are dirt berms, 1-2 feet high, placed along firebreaks or roadways to direct water runoff to the surrounding area. Waterbars help minimize erosion and protect natural resources that have been impacted during firefighting operations.

Evacuation orders and warnings have been revised for the Hill Fire. Please see the links below for information on the changes.

This written update will occur every other day, the next written update will be August 1st. 

WEATHER: 

Marine influence will peak today with some patchy marine fog even possible in low valleys. Highs will struggle to even reach 80, especially on the west side of the fire, with RH solidly above 30 percent. Mostly gentle terrain winds will persist with only a moderate northwest sea breeze in the afternoon. An inversion will quickly return tonight, bringing much poorer RH recoveries to high ridges. Conditions will warm and dry sharply on Wednesday with highs returning to near 90 and RH below 30 percent. Despite a weaker sea breeze, better mixing will slightly enhance terrain-based winds.

CLOSURES:

Forest Closure Order currently in effect for the area impacted by the Hill Fire. It is temporarily prohibited to be on any national forest system land, trail, or road within the closure area. To view the closure order and map of closure area visit the following link www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1191963.pdf.

Road closures are currently in place on Friday Ridge Rd. at Forest Service Route 6N06, Friday Ridge Rd. at Forest Route 5N01 and Friday Fridge Rd. at Forest Route 5N04. For updated road closure information, visit protect.genasys.com or humboldtsheriff.org/emergency.

FIRE RESTRICTIONS:

Forest fire restrictions also went into effect on July 12th. Campfires and stove fires are restricted to those developed areas listed in the forest order located at https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1188610.pdf.

Smoking, welding, and operating an internal combustion engine also have restrictions in place.

EVACUATIONS:

Humboldt County: Evacuation order and warnings remain in effect. For current updates on evacuations, visit https://www.facebook.com/HumboldtSheriff and https://humboldtgov.org/2383/Current-Emergencies. 

Conditions are subject to change at any time, visit https://protect.genasys.com/search for a full zone description. 

Sign up for Humboldt Alert emergency notifications at https://humboldtgov.org/2014/Emergency-Notifications

Trinity County: Evacuation warnings remain in effect. For current updates on evacuations, visit     https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064589806351 and https://www.trinitycounty.org/OES

Evacuation Center:

For information on assistance available to those displaced by the Hill Fire, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS  (1-800-733-2767.)

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services in coordination with the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services and the American Red Cross-Gold Country Region established an Evacuation Center for those impacted by the Hill Fire to receive fire information. The Evacuation Center is located at Trinity Valley Elementary School, 730 CA-96 in Willow Creek. The center is not open to the public, however information on how to request assistance is posted at this location.

Fire

Yesterday, interior fuels on the Trout fire consumed near Boone Meadow and SE progression just south of Smith Meadow was minimal. The Borel Fire was active, mostly on the eastern front, and firing operations to secure the NW side of the fire were essentially completed. Expected fire behavior on the Borel includes possible crown fire runs and spotting. 

Smoke

Yesterday, smoke transport was again influenced by westerly winds and tracked to the east/northeast. The plumes from Borel and Trout fires impacted the lower Owens Valley, causing periods of USG to UNHEALTHY air quality there. Today, westerly flow will continue, albeit slightly less vigorous, and western foothill communities and the North Owens Valley will again see generally GOOD to MODERATE conditions. The southern Owens Valley can expect periods of MODERATE to UNHEALTHY conditions from Lone Pine to Ridgecrest. Lake Isabella and Kernville can expect periods of MODERATE to USG in the AM through midday as smoke mixes down and begins to track east. Conditions in Lake Isabella and Kernville should improve by late afternoon as winds increase.

HOMESTEAD COMPLEX FIRE UPDATE

 Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Fire Information                                                                                                                                    

Phone: 208-713-9693 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

Email: 2024.homesteadcomplex@firenet.gov

Facebook: www.facebook.com/HomesteadComplexFireInfo

Inciweb: http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-homestead-complex

Smoke Outlook: https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/d393fd74

Lost Bucket Fire 100% Contained

Firefighters continue to engage in full-suppression tactics on the Homestead Complex. The seven fires within the complex area currently have a total acreage of 1,636 acres with 5% containment. There are currently 495 personnel working with the incident. Fire managers are directing resources to fires based on threat to property, infrastructure, industry, and areas with the highest probability of success.

An isolated warm front moved into the area yesterday, bringing the chance of moisture, lower temperatures, higher humidities, and total cloud cover through the morning. Clouds will disperse throughout the day. Fire intensity and rate of spread is expected to be minimal thanks to high humidities and cool temperatures. Although rain may occur in some areas, it is unlikely that the fires in the complex will be affected.  

Fire managers declared Lost Bucket Fire (34 acres) 100% contained yesterday afternoon.

Yesterday firefighters caught, lined, and extinguished the spot fires on Reynolds Butte Fire (212 acres) with the help of a helicopter dropping water. Crews utilized hose lays in their operations and are continuing to expand and improve the line around the fire. 

Crews completed the handline on the Horse Heaven Creek Fire (442 acres). They will begin strengthening the defensible area around roads and the handline today. Masticators arrived at the Bullpup Fire (133 acres) and are working to complete fireline along the spur road. Crews are continuing brushing operations. The Fuller Lake Fire (72 acres) also received additional heavy equipment yesterday that will begin clearing roads.

The Salmon 33 Fire (153 acres) saw minimal fire activity yesterday. Firefighters finished constructing line in several areas and are now working to strengthen the firelines. Rolling, burning, debris remains a hazard to firefighters in this area due to the steepness of slopes. Sawyers on the No Man Fire (591 acres) are working to fell standing dead trees and hazardous trees along the recently finished fireline. The stretch of line on Chilcoot Mt. has been completed. A Type-1 helicopter dropped buckets of water yesterday.

Current forest fire restrictions and danger ratings are: Fire Danger Rating: Very High. Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPLs): 3. Public Use Fire Restrictions (PURs): 3. 

CLOSURES: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Roseburg District, has issued a closure order for portions of BLM land which border the Umpqua National Forest Emergency Fire Closure north of Steamboat. The closure order can be viewed here: https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2024-07/orwa-fpo-rbg-072624.pdf. Umpqua National Forest Emergency Fire Closure ORDER NO. 06-15-24-03 and ORDER NO. 06-15-02-24-01 remain in effect and can be found here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/umpqua/alerts-notices.

Quick Facts

Detection Date: July 22, 2024

Acres: Mill, 2,962; Smith, 45

Containment: Mill 98%; Smith 100%

Cause: Lightning

Crews: 3

Engines: 9

Dozers: 1

Helicopters: available as needed

Fixed wing: available as needed

Total resources: 146

Official Fire Information

Headlines

• California Interagency Incident Management Team 10 will be transitioning the Gold Complex to a type 3 incident management team from the Plumas National Forest. The new team will take command tomorrow morning. 

Operational Update
Smith Fire: The Smith Fire is 100 percent contained. Some isolated smokes may occasionally be visible in the far interior and firefighters will continue to patrol the area.  

Mill Fire: Firefighters have nearly completed mop-up on the Mill Fire, having reached 98% containment over the last two days. Today, containment efforts will be focused on the eastern flank of the fire, where a few small sections of line have yet to be mopped up to 100 feet interior.  Suppression repair and backhaul will also continue today. 

Weather

The spree of cooler and more moderate weather conditions over the last five days comes to an end today with steadily increasing temperatures, lower overnight humidity recoveries and generally dryer conditions. Winds today will be lighter than the last few days, with gusts to 10 mph out of the southwest. 

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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (July 30, 2024) – The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests along with Larimer County and other federal, state, and local resources responded to reports of a fire on Alexander Mountain at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024. The fire is currently estimated at 992 acres located north of Highway 34, west of Loveland, CO. The fire is 0% contained, and the cause is currently unknown and under investigation.

Multiple air resources dropped water and fire retardant throughout the day yesterday. Over 200 ground resources are on scene working with aviation assets. Airplanes and helicopters will be working to help secure the fire perimeter and protect values at risk. High temperatures and low humidity are expected throughout the day with near critical fire weather over the fire area. Significant smoke is expected over the next few days, with heavier impacts in the morning to sensitive populations. 

At 6 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, a USDA Forest Service Type 3 Incident Management Team took command of the fire. Larimer County Sheriff's Office will continue to operate the Joint Information Center and provide information about evacuation notices, animal evacuations and road closures. For evacuation information visit https://www.nocoalert.org/ or text LCEVAC to 888777. The Joint Information Center can be reached at (970) 980-2500. 

For more information on the Alexander Mountain Fire, visit InciWeb, and for the latest updates, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. To receive email updates on this fire, join our email list and select Forest Health & Fire: North of Hwy 34 to Hwy 14 (Buckhorn Canyon, Glen Haven, Cedar Park).