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June 17, 2012 It was more than evident on the way home Sunday afternoon from pre-riding the June 30th Sleigh Riders run that the High Park Fire shifted gears, or had it. Either way, 50mph winds couldn't be helping much in 95+ temps.
It is tourist season in Estes Park, and businesses in the town rely on making money this time of year, but the threat of fire in the Rocky Mountains has some people weary of going to Estes. Officials are reminding folks that Estes Park remains at a safe distance from the flames and is still the place for tourists to come.
The latest count on structures destroyed in the High Park Fire as of Friday afternoon is 112. The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office released this number within the last 30 minutes and said in a briefing Friday afternoon, that more destroyed homes still need to be counted.
June 15, 2012
June 15, 2012 The High Park Fire west of Fort Collins has grown to 52,068 acres and is 15% contained. The current cost of the fire to date is now estimated at $7.2 million dollars. fire officials issued some late night evacuations last night after the Fire jumped the Poudre River.
June 15, 2012 We need some rain and we need it badly! The High Park Fire is now over 50 thousand acres and it is still growing! Dave Jensen, Shawn Patrick and I decided to do our own rain dance. We grabbed the iPhone and headed to the parking lot. The dance is in no way meant to offend anyone, only to bring some much-needed rain to Northern Colorado.
June 14, 2012 The High Park Fire, burning since Saturday, has jumped Highway 14 and the Poudre River this evening, moving across the Poudre Canyon, forcing new evacuations in the Glacier View area. The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office says the order applies to 80 homes from Many Thunders Road south into the 12th filing and the following roads:
June 14, 2012 People just amaze me! Everyday someone goes out of their way to show the world is still full of really good people. No, really fantastic people with good hearts and Thunder Mountain Harley Davidson will be donating a HUGE portion of their proceeds from this weekends Hot Rods & Hawgs event in our effort to help the High Park Fire cause.
June 14, 2012
June 14, 2012
June 14, 2012 With the High Park Fire buring in Larimer County, leaving one woman dead, destroying hundreds of buildings and forcing the evacuation of thousands in the past few days alone, insurance companies are reminding you to be aware of your family's exposure to wildfire risks and to take steps now to protect your homes and property.
June 14, 2012 My wife Jenny has a friend named Ken who is an amazing photographer. Recently he took his camera up to Horsetooth Reservoir to take some pictures of the High Park Fire. He was kind enough to share some of the unbelievable shots that he captured.
