High Park Fire ends Monday at 41,000 acres
The High Park Fire has now burned an estimated 41,140 acres and continues to grow. There was a lot of air support Monday including water drops from Horsetooth Reservoir by the helicopters along both the […]
Month: June 2012
Air tankers supporting High Park Fire spot then douse small wildfire near Red Feather Lakes
A small wildfire burning north of Red Feather Lakes got some help from above Sunday night. Air tankers working the High Park Fire closer to Fort Collins were returning to their refueling base in Laramie […]
High Park Fire fatality confirmed, identified as Linda Steadman
Human remains were found today in the ashes of a destroyed residence located at 9123 Old Flowers Road, Bellvue. The remains are believed to be those of 62-year-old Linda Steadman, the resident. On June 9, […]
High Park Fire update: Glacier View residents are being asked to be vigilant
From the Larimer County Sheriff: The High Park Fire remains at 36,930 acres with 0 percent containment. Crews are concerned with the northeast portion of the fire near Bonner Peak. Heavy helicopters are doing water […]
Sheriff: High Park Fire may have claimed 100 structures
At a mid-day media briefing Monday, Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith said that the High Park Fire may have claimed as many as 100 structures. He was particularly concerned about homes in the Stratton Park […]
High Park Fire now largest in Larimer County history
In the 48 hours since it was first reported, the High Park Fire has burned an estimated 36,930 acres — 57 square miles — and continues to grow. The largest fire in Larimer County history […]
Michael Franti, Alison Krauss, Gipsy Kings coming to NewWestFest
Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest has revealed its national headliners for this year’s festival: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas; and Gipsy Kings. The free, community music festival, in Historic […]
Fire evacuation center moved back to The Ranch
Heavy smoke from the High Park Fire blowing into LaPorte has forced emergency managers to move the evacuation center from Cache La Poudre Middle School back to the McKee Building at The Ranch, the Larimer […]
New evacuations ordered in High Park Fire
Two new evacuation orders were issued Sunday evening for homes in the path of the High Park Fire. At 5:30 p.m., the Larimer County Sheriff’s Department sent 24 notifications for residents in the Crystal Mountain […]
High Park Fire Day 2: Fire moving north of Highway 14
The 14,000-acre High Park Fire has crossed over Colorado Highway 14 and is moving north, according to an afternoon update by the Larimer County Sheriff’s Department. It continues to grow and remains uncontained as of […]