There are currently two wildfires burning near Estes Park – the Alexander Mountain Fire in the Roosevelt National Forest and the Stone Canyon Fire north of Lyons. While there are no evacuations in the Estes Valley at this time, it is critical to remain prepared for changing conditions and to stay informed. The best sources of information are as follows:
Find preparedness resources at www.ready.gov.
The Estes Valley Fire Protection District has resources to help you prepare for evacuation, both in English and Spanish. Visit www.estesvalleyfire.org/evacuation-resources.
Sources of information for the Alexander Mountain Fire
The Alexander Mountain Fire is located in the Roosevelt National Forest north of U.S. 34 and west of the Dam Store. The U.S. Forest Service has command of the fire. Watch their Facebook page www.facebook.com/usfsarp for official updates. Information can also be found on InciWeb at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/coarf-alexander-mountain-fire. The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to coordinate evacuations. You can reach the Joint Information Center at 970-980-2500.
Evacuation information
View the evacuation map and sign up to receive updates at www.NoCoAlert.org.
Text the word LCEVAC to 888777 to receive text message alerts about evacuations, road closures, credentialing and other important updates.
It is critical to remain prepared to evacuate quickly, no matter your location.
Evacuation centers have been set up at Namaqua Elementary School, located at 209 N Namaqua Ave. in Loveland, and at the Estes Park Events Complex at 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park.
Animal evacuation information
All large animal evacuations have transitioned to Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley. All animals that have previously been evacuated to The Ranch are being moved to Island Grove. If you need to evacuate large animals, please take them to Island Grove.
For small animals, contact NoCo Human at 970-226-3647 (option 0).
Road closures
U.S. Highway 34 is closed in both directions between Mall Road and North CR 29. CR 43 is open to local traffic only. Watch www.cotrip.org for updates on state highways.
Sources of information for the Stone Canyon Fire
To sign up for emergency alerts and view the evacuation zones map visit www.BOCO911ALERT.org.
Text the word BOCOinfo to 888777 to receive text message alerts about evacuations, road closures, credentialing and other important updates for Boulder County.
Follow www.facebook.com/BoulderODM for official updates.
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