High Park Fire

Larimer County Commissioners Add Fire Restrictions
Larimer County Commissioners Add Fire Restrictions
Larimer County Commissioners Add Fire Restrictions
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.
Fort Collins, Colorado High Park Fire [Latest News & Maps]
Fort Collins, Colorado High Park Fire [Latest News & Maps]
Fort Collins, Colorado High Park Fire [Latest News & Maps]
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
High Park Fire – Monday Morning Update [8:45 a.m.]
High Park Fire – Monday Morning Update [8:45 a.m.]
High Park Fire – Monday Morning Update [8:45 a.m.]
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 humi
Smoke From a Distant Fire
Smoke From a Distant Fire
Smoke From a Distant Fire
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.
With the High Park Fire Looming, Officials Urging Tourists to Come to Estes Park
With the High Park Fire Looming, Officials Urging Tourists to Come to Estes Park
With the High Park Fire Looming, Officials Urging Tourists to Come to Estes Park
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.
High Park Fire – Friday Morning Update [8:40 a.m.]
High Park Fire – Friday Morning Update [8:40 a.m.]
High Park Fire – Friday Morning Update [8:40 a.m.]
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.
Todd Participates in Rain in the Rockies Rain Dance
Todd Participates in Rain in the Rockies Rain Dance
Todd Participates in Rain in the Rockies Rain Dance
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.

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