It will take many, many months, if not years, for things to get back to "normal" in the area of the Alexander Mountain Fire that happened in late July/early August in Larimer County, west of Loveland. Before that, hopefully, investigators will have released information on its cause.
The Greeley Fire Department has issued a burn ban in the city and the Western Hills Fire Protection District.
The ban applies to all outside fires, including recreational fires. According to a City of Greeley statement, it will remain in effect until weather conditions improve, decreasing the threat of extreme fire behavior...