Over 5,000 Acres Burned in Colorado’s Alexander Mountain Fire

According to Denver 7, the Alexander Mountain Fire wildfire has surpassed 6,700 acres as of 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 31.

As crews continue battling the blaze in Larimer County, more information continues to be shared with the public. Currently, the Alexander Mountain Fire has zero containment and has burned 5,080 acres according to the US Forest Service.

Aviation assets assisting the Alexander Mountain Fire will take to the sky once again once the smoke lifts on Wednesday afternoon. Authorities are asking those who have not left the mandatory evacuation areas to do so as soon as possible. Citizens in the voluntary evacuation area should have a bag ready and be prepared to leave at a moment's notice. Here is the current evacuation area for the Alexander Mountain Fire:

UPDATES ON THE ALEXANDER MOUNTAIN FIRE

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The Alexander Mountain Fire doubled in size twice on Tuesday. Growing from 900 acres to over 1,800 acres from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and then growing once more in the afternoon to over 3,500 acres.

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As the fire continues to burn in Northern Colorado, we will keep you updated with the latest as information continues to be available.

Update at 1:30 p.m.

More mandatory evacuations are underway in the area of Dunraven Glade alone County Road 43, including Streamside Drive and Dunravan Glade Road. This evacuation extends to the north past Miller Fork Road and Dunraven Trailhead.

Update at 4:30 p.m.

Residents of Glen Haven have been issued a voluntary evacuation notice. This voluntary evacuation includes areas west of Dark Mountain. Residents in this area should gather essential items needed and prepare to evacuate when needed.