Over 5,000 Acres Have Burned in the Alexander Mountain Fire

The Alexander Mountain Fire has doubled in size again and now has burned over 5,080 acres as of 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Northern Colorado wildfire has no containment according to the live press conference on 9News.

As of 10 a.m. Tuesday morning, the Alexander Mountain Fire has burned nearly 2,000 acres in Northern Colorado. The wildfire nearly doubled in size in approximately four hours as the estimated burn area was 992 acres at 6 a.m. per the United States Forest Service.

UPDATES AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE WILL BE POSTED BELOW

Air Support For The Alexander Mountain Fire

Air support was called in to battle the Alexander Mountain Fire on Monday with four helicopters (three type 1 and one type 3), one large airtanker, aerial supervision - air attack, one MMA, and one additional type one helicopter from Wyoming. Air support continuously dropped water and fire retardant in the affected area until 8 p.m. Monday.

Larimer County Sheriff, John Feyen, says we are in a good position regarding fighting the Alexander Mountain Fire. Currently, crews are in what is called a "hold and watch" pattern and more crews are getting into place and will move as needed in the next 48 to 72 hours.

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Large Animal Evacuations

Large animals and livestock affected by the Alexander Mountain Fire have been transitioned from the Larimer County Fairgrounds in Loveland to Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley. All animals that have been previously evacuated to the Ranch Events Complex are currently being moved to Island Grove Regional Park. Any large animals that will need possible future evacuation will need to be taken to Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley beginning Tuesday at 2 p.m.

Alexander Mountain Fire

As of Tuesday at 9:45 a.m., the Alexander Mountain Fire has burned 1,820 acres in Larimer County. The wildfire is moving north-northwest towards the previous burn area. According to LETA, the fire has been prioritized with support from state and local cooperators due to the proximity to critical infrastructure and communities. The Alexander Mountain Fire has not yet crossed US Highway 34.

How You Can Help During the Alexander Mountain Fire

If you would like to donate goods, you can do so by donating to Serve 6.8 Storehouse at 5701 McWhinney Boulevard in Loveland, Colorado. Additionally, you can call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcross.org to donate.

Assistance for firefighters and emergency personnel can be taken to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office at 2501 Midpoint Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado.

UPDATE AT 12 P.M.

Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for the Masonville area and Glade Road from US Highway 34 to Indian Creek. Residents must evacuate immediately.

Update at 4 p.m.

Voluntary evacuations have been expanded to citizens north of County Road 43 including Dunraven Glad Road and Streamside Drive to include the area north of Dunraven Trailhead. Citizens in this location should gather essential items and prepare to evacuate the area.

Update at 4:07 p.m.

Mandatory evacuations have been ordered along County Road 43 from Drake to west of Old Bridge Road. Those in this area need to evacuate immediately and go to the Estes Park Events Complex located at 1125 Rooftop Way.

Update at 4:45 p.m.

Another area has been upgraded to a mandatory evacuation order. This mandatory evacuation area is on the north side of Carter Lake, north to US Highway 34.