Tag: mall road
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Cameron Peak fire continues to grow Saturday, but officials say it should slow down overnight
For more than 10 years, Diana Hamilton has lived on the upper side of County Road 44 H in the Buckhorn Canyon in Bellvue, northwest of Fort Collins, knowing that there was always a possibility of a wildfire. But like most people who live in areas susceptible to such fires, Hamilton never thought she would…
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Cameron Fire officials brace for massive spread as weather conditions deteriorate
The Cameron Peak fire continued to explode late Friday and officials braced for a long weekend. Cass Cairns, public information officer for the Cameron Peak fires, said firefighters were “experiencing extreme fire activity” and some fire crews were being pulled back from the most dangerous areas. Firefighters have been extracted from Miller Creek, The Retreat, and…
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Parts of Big Thompson Canyon closed to assist in Cameron Peak Fire evacuations
The Colorado Department of Transportation closed portions of Highway 34 in Big Thompson Canyon on Friday to allow residents affected by the Cameron Peak Fire to evacuate. The closure to through-traffic is from Mall Road in Estes Park to extends to the Dam Store, 10 miles west of Loveland. Local access will still be allowed,…