Firefighters are making substantial progress in battling wildfires across Colorado, with encouraging developments in containment efforts.
Alexander Mountain Fire
- Containment and Evacuations: The Alexander Mountain Fire, burning between Loveland and Estes Park, has seen containment grow to 54%. Most evacuation orders have been lifted.
- Impact: The nearly 10,000-acre fire forced the evacuation of over 5,000 residents and has destroyed at least 26 homes.
- Response: Approximately 508 firefighters are actively working to build containment lines around the fire.
- Investigation: The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
As containment efforts continue, officials are cautiously optimistic about further progress in controlling the fire and preventing additional damage. The focus remains on ensuring the safety of residents and firefighters while investigating the cause of the blaze.
Due to local conditions, Park and Teller counties have issued Stage I fire restrictions.
Under Stage I restrictions, outdoor fires are limited to stationary fixed fire grates in organized campgrounds and charcoal grills. Fireworks, exploding targets, and off-roading using non-designated trails are prohibited.
