Firefighters Contain Blaze, But 68% Uncontrolled

Alexander Mountain Fire: Updates

Saturday

• Fire crews focus on completing a critical containment line to stop fire's westward spread.
• 32% containment reached, additional growth limited to 138 acres.
• Evacuation orders to be rescinded for several areas.
• Horsetooth Reservoir reopened, Carter Lake remains closed.
• Air quality advisory issued for SE Larimer and NE Boulder counties due to smoke and ozone levels.
• Fire size: 9,530 acres, 5% contained; no additional structures damaged overnight, US 34 not crossed.
• 25 homes and 4 others damaged confirmed by Larimer County Sheriff's Office.

Friday

• Firefighting efforts focused on slowing westward spread, preventing crossing of US 34, and protecting homes near Masonville.
• Crews use aircraft to drop water and retardant, establish containment lines, and protect structures.
• 5% containment on southeastern edge, handline above Masonville holding.
• Early indications show Cameron Peak Fire burn scar aiding northern containment.
• Weekend storms possible, but dry and gusty winds a concern.
• Fire grows to 9,300+ acres, 5% contained; ~30 structures damaged or destroyed.

URLs:

• Horsetooth Reservoir: https://x.com/LarimerSheriff/status/1819786242994659724
• Carter Lake: https://www.facebook.com/LCNaturalResources/posts/pfbid08BVYUd46jSCR5ofVNv6WLaUT79SuL4fxq85qkUeb5JhkbWobSQGx2ZqPHrpRsSh4l
• CO Parks and Open Spaces: https://trails.colorado.gov/
• Evacuation Orders: https://www.nocoalert.org/
• Incident Command Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw_nmSFPFSY
• CO Air Quality: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx
• Ozone Action Day: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/advisory.aspx