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Hewlett Gulch area evacuated again

About 48 hours after residents were allowed to return to homes in the Hewlett Gulch area, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Department issued another mandatory evacuation order, effective at 2 p.m. Friday. Residents on Hewlett Gulch […]

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High Park Fire — Day 13

Since June 9, firefighters have logged 250,000 hours battling the High Park Fire, with only one reported injury, fire command reported Thursday. Crews have been working in shifts 24 hours a day for nearly two […]

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Neighbors keep helping neighbors in need

The official cost of fighting the High Park Fire is rapidly approaching $20 million. That’s just to pay for the 2,000 professionals battling the 68,200-acre blaze, and all the aircraft and engines and other equipment, […]

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Poudre Park evacuation lifted

Fire officials have notified 164 residents of Poudre Park east along Colorado Highway 14 to Gateway Park that they may return to their homes, effective noon Thursday. This evacuation lift does not include Unger Mountain […]

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High Park Fire — Day 12

A pleasantly cool day in Northern Colorado Wednesday allowed firefighters to contain spot fires and mop up some hot spots in the interior of the High Park Fire, which is now burning on 68,200 acres […]

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Openings and extended temporary closures at Horsetooth Reservoir, Eagle’s Nest Open, and Horsetooth Mountain Open Space

Effective June 19, boat-in campsites are open at Horsetooth Reservoir. No campfires are allowed. All areas of Satanka Cove, at the north end of Horsetooth Reservoir, remain closed to access by both land and water. […]