June 27, 2012 The High Park Fire west of Fort Collins has burned more than 87 thousand acres. It is still only 65% contained. According to InciWeb, officials don't expect to have the fire fully contained until July 30th. Do you think they are right? We would love to have you answer our poll.
June 24, 2012 The High Park Fire, first reported June 9th fifteen miles west of Fort Collins, is being reported as 45% contained. As of the last update the fire had grown to 82,000+ acres, and new evacuations have been ordered for the area. Several roads remain closed, one fatality has been confirmed, and 191 homes have been destroyed. There are now more than 1900 firefighters on the ground battling the blaze.
Last night was not a good night for fighting the High Park Fire. According to the Coloradoan, a number of homes were lost last night, the fire grew another 2,000 acres or so, more evacuations were ordered and containment fell from 60% to 45%.
June 22, 2012
June 21, 2012 The Sleigh Riders Motorcycle Toy Run have decided in light of the High Park Fire that the ride on June 30th will in fact move to the plan B route. Due to information we have received we have decided that the original plan for the 30th would not be in the best interest of everyone involved but rest assured, the ride will still be mostly in the beautiful Rocky Mountains.
June 21, 2012 The High Park fire in Colorado is affecting many, many people. Including the spouses of the nearly 2,000 firefighters battling the blaze. I have an old friend-Cindy- her husband Mark is one of those fighting to bring the fire under control.
I sat down with Cindy to talk about being a firefighter's wife.
Come in and gain a little insight to what it's like!
June 21, 2012
June 20, 2012 Due to extremely dry conditions in Northern Colorado and the High Park Fire burning west of Fort Collins, Larimer County Commissioners have added additional Fire restrictions. The new restrictions include Open Fires, Contained Open Fires and the Sale and Use of Fireworks and Public Fireworks Displays for the unincorporated areas of Larimer County through September 30, 2012.
June 19, 2012
June 19, 2012 Finally there is a way you can help those affected by the High Park Fire west of Fort Collins. The High Park Fire Donations Collection Center has opened in the Foothills Fashion Mall in the space that used to be Mervyn's.
The High Park Fire Fire is 100% contained at 87,284 acres. It should be noted that "containment" means that a containment line exists around the fire, which fire managers believe will hold the fire within the perimeter. "Control" means that the fire is actually out which, on a fire of this magnitude, typically requires an act of nature such as prolonged rain or snowfall.
Hot spots will continue to exist within the perimeter during the containment phase and residents should expect to see smoke for days and weeks as the fire moves from containment to control.
Fire crews and other work crews will be working in the fire area all week. Citizens are urged to avoid the area if possible and drive cautiously and defensively.
Residents are urged to read the material posted at larimer.org/highparkfire regarding returning home and clean-up efforts.
June 18, 2012 Smoke was very thick all along the front range yesterday from the High Park Fire west of Fort Collins. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued a smoke advisory for Northern Colorado that has been extended into today. The High Park Fire is now 58,046 acres and remains 45% contained. There is another RED FLAG WARNING for today until 9:00 p.m. This means high winds, low humidity and warm temperatures.
