Tag: Cameron Peak Fire
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Crews reach 42% containment of Cameron Peak fire
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. — Firefighters were able to reinforce fire lines and reach 42% containment of the Cameron Peak fire Sunday due to cooler weather, according to the incident management team. The fire sparked Aug. 13 near Red Feather Lakes, west of Fort Collins, and…
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Colorado wildfires blaze through $130 million while mitigation efforts lag
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado’s three largest wildfires this year have burned through about 300,000 acres and about $130 million. The Cameron Peak, Grizzly Creek and Pine Gulch fires also took a toll on tourism, transportation, and air quality — all carrying costs that are hard to quantify. Bill Mart…
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Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park reopens after nearly 4-week closure from wildfire
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park has reopened after the Cameron Peak Fire forced officials to close it nearly four weeks ago, the park said Wednesday. Visitors are encouraged to check weather and fire conditions before going into the backcountry and should…
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Firefighters achieve more containment of Cameron Peak fire following weekend of high winds
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Firefighters gained an advantage Monday to contain more of the Cameron Peak fire in northern Colorado after a weekend growth whipped by high winds. A shift toward cooler weather and calmer winds Sunday and Monday allowed air support to resume firefighting efforts within two northern…
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Cameron Peak fire surpasses 120,000 acres overnight, more structures damaged
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Cameron Peak fire burning in the national forest west of Fort Collins continued to grow after surpassing 120,000 acres to become the third largest wildfire in state history, Forest Service officials said Sunday. The wildfire added nearly 5,000 acres, growing from 119,166 to 124,021…
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Cameron Peak fire activity increases facing critical fire weather
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Activity in the Cameron Peak fire increased Friday amid dry, windy weather conditions, according to Cameron Peak fire officials. A Red Flag Warning was issued Friday from noon to 8 p.m. As of 3 p.m.,…
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Cameron Peak firefighting COVID-19 cluster swells to 21 positives, 37 exposed
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save There have been 21 positive COVID-19 cases connected to fighting the Cameron Peak Fire as of Tuesday morning, according to Regional Press Officer Donna Nemeth. An additional 37 individuals are quarantining as a result of…
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Colorado cold front gives boost to Cameron Peak firefighting
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Sudden cold temperatures and precipitation have allowed Cameron Peak fire officials to lift evacuations for the over 100,000-acre wildfire after days of explosive growth. The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that evacuation orders have been lifted or downgraded for nearly a dozen notification areas,…
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Cameron Peak fire now 5th largest in Colorado history
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Cameron Peak fire northwest of Fort Collins grew to 96,402 acres Monday, making it the fifth largest wildfire in Colorado history. High winds and hot temperatures fueled extreme fire activity, triggering evacuations for hundreds of residents and closing Colorado 14, according to Inciweb. Some…