Officials give update on Alexander Mountain Fire west of Loveland

Forest officials seek tips on what caused the Alexander Mountain Fire west of Loveland

U.S. Forest Service officials still do not know what caused the Alexander Mountain Fire burning west of Loveland, and they are seeking information. The fire was first reported late Monday morning, and as of 8:30 p.m. Tuesday was estimated at 5,080 acres with 0% containment. ​A​ post on the InciWeb site late Tuesday stated that the cause of the Alexander Mountain Fire is under investigation​,​ and anyone with information about the cause and origi…

Alexander Mountain Fire in Colorado grows to over 5,000 acres; new mandatory evacuations ordered

The Alexander Mountain Fire in Larimer County grew to over 5,000 acres on Tuesday. New mandatory evacuations were ordered for the Masonville area and Glade Road from Highway 34 to Indian Creek.

Which planes were spotted fighting the Alexander Mountain Fire?

DENVER (KDVR) -- With the Alexander Mountain Fire burning at over 1,800 acres as of Tuesday morning, many fire services around the state have pulled out all the stops in order to fight it. This includes having crews on the ground as well as in the sky. Alexander Mountain Fire Live wildfire updates Several aircraft were spotted around the fire through Flightradar24.com, with sometimes half a dozen or more aircraft circling the fire at an…

Alexander Mountain Fire: How you can help

A handful of Northern Colorado organizations have stepped up to assist evacuees of the Alexander Mountain Fire. Here's how you can help too.

Greeley enacts burn ban in wake of Alexander Mountain fire in Loveland

All outdoor fires are banned within the city of Greeley and the Western Hills Fire Protection District — which spans east of the city past the airport — due to hot, dry weather conditions in the area. That includes charcoal grills and other solid fuel devices, as well as fireworks and smokers, according to a city news release. Burn permits will also not be issued until the ban is lifted. Grills or other devices fueled by natural gas or propane —…

Alexander Mountain fire grows to more than 1,800 acres near Loveland with no containment

The Alexander Mountain fire is now burning on more than 1,800 acres of national forest land west of Loveland with 0% containment Tuesday morning, fire officials said.