Response Updates
August 11, 2024 5:00 p.m.
Over the last two weeks, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming responded to four wildfires in Colorado and one in Wyoming. We opened four shelters in two states, providing a safe place to stay for 119 people, and 2,309 meals were served. More than 85 American Red Cross volunteers supported those impacted by disaster; this included 17 volunteers trained to support health, mental health, and spiritual care. Volunteers also supported three county emergency operations centers and the Colorado State Emergency Operations Center.
The American Red Cross was supported by partners with in-kind donations from 32 community and business donors, 18 private donors, and the Office of Congressman Joe Neguse. At the Disaster Assistance Center, the American Red Cross provided intake for recovery casework; disaster health, mental health, and spiritual care services, and distributed emergency supplies. The Alexander Mountain Fire destroyed 27 residential structures and 21 outbuildings. The Stone Canyon Fire destroyed five residential structures.
While the wildfires have been contained and shelters have closed, the American Red Cross is just getting to work. Our volunteers will be here in your community as long as the need exists, working with everyone impacted to recover from these wildfires. Our case managers are getting to work to support you. We are here to help you recover call 1-800-Red Cross (800-733-2767).
Learn more about returning home after a wildfire evacuation. Be careful accessing roads in areas where evacuations have been lifted. Take care of yourself and each other and know we are here to support you.
This is our final update.
August 9, 2024 10:00 a.m.
The Estes Park Events Complex shelter has now closed. Visit the Disaster Assistance Center at the Larimer County Conference Center, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO, Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11, from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Resources from across the state will be available to help those impacted begin the road to recovery. American Red Cross case workers will be standing by to conduct intake. Please call 1-800- Red Cross (800-733-2767) for more information.
August 7, 2024 10:00 a.m.
The Foundations Church shelter has now closed. The Estes Park Event Complex shetler remains open. Please call 1-800- Red Cross (800-733-2767) for more information.
August 6, 2024 7:00 p.m.
The Quarry Fire mandatory evacuations have been lifted, and the Dakota Ridge High School shelter has now closed. Our thanks to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Jefferson County Public Schools for their incredible partnership serving those impacted by disaster.
Shelters for the Alexander Mountain Fire in Larimer County are still open.
August 6, 2024 9:30 a.m.
All Quarry Fire mandatory evacuations have been downgraded to pre-evacuation. Residents may return home. You must have a re-entry credential to enter a previously closed evacuation zone. Roads will remain closed to non-credentialed until reopened by the Jefferson County Sheriff. You can still visit Dakota Ridge High School to obtain re-entry credentials.
How To Stay Safe After a Wildfire:
- Avoid hot ash, charred trees, smoldering debris, and live embers. The ground may contain heat pockets that can burn you or spark another fire.
- Avoid damaged or fallen power lines, poles, and downed wires. They can electrocute you.
- Watch for pits in the ground filled with ash. They may have hot embers underneath that could burn you. Mark them for safety, and warn your family and neighbors to keep clear of the pits.
- Follow public health rules and wear safety equipment.
- Avoid direct contact with ash.
- Protect yourself against ash when you clean up. Wear gloves, long-sleeved shirts, long pants, shoes, and socks to protect your skin. Wear goggles to protect your eyes. Limit how much ash you breathe in by wearing an N95 respirator. Wash off ash that gets on your skin or in your eyes or mouth as soon as you can.
- When in doubt, throw it out! Throw out food that was exposed to heat, smoke, fumes, or chemicals.
- Ask your healthcare provider or doctor about using refrigerated medicines.
August 5, 2024 8:00 p.m.
Evacuations were lifted or downgraded today in Larimer County. Learn more about returning home after a wildfire evacuation. Details on the remaining evacuations are available on the Alexander Mountain Fire Information Page.
- 200 Peridot Ave, Loveland CO.
- 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO
- Foundations Church, 1380 Denver Ave. Loveland, CO
- Estes Park Event Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO
- Dakota Ridge High School, 13399 W. Coal Mine Ave, Littleton, CO
Fire statistics:
- Alexander Mountain Fire – 9,668 acres, 74% contained
- Quarry Fire – 527 acres, 45% contained
- Stone Canyon Fire – Evacuations Lifted
- Lakeshore Fire – Evacuations Lifted
August 5, 2024 7:00 a.m.
On Monday and Tuesday (August 5-6) 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., we will be supporting the Larimer County Office of Emergency Management Alexander Mountain Fire re-entry credentialing.
- 200 Peridot Ave, Loveland CO.
- 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO
- Foundations Church, 1380 Denver Ave. Loveland, CO
- Estes Park Event Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO
August 4, 2024 5:00 p.m.
Fire statistics:
- Alexander Mountain Fire – 9,668 acres, 54% contained
- Quarry Fire – 472 acres, 35% contained
- Stone Canyon Fire – Evacuations Lifted
- Lakeshore Fire – Evacuations Lifted
August 4, 2024 3:00 p.m.
August 4, 2024 12:00 p.m.
The Larimer County Sheriff has lifted Alexander Mountain Fire evacuations for East of County Road 27 from Hwy 34 to Masonville and the Pinewood, Flatirons, Carter Reservoir area, including Pole Hill, Glen Haven, and Dunraven Glade Retreat area.
Mandatory evacuations have been downgraded to voluntary evacuations in the following areas: County Rd 43 from Retreat to Drake, east from the Little Dam Store including Green Ridge Glade Reservoir, Eden Valley, Bobcat Natural Area, and Sylvan Dale. Areas in voluntary evacuations may become mandatory evacuations at a moment’s notice so be prepared to re-evaluate.
As you return home, remember to be mindful of ash pits, hidden embers, and hot spots. Remember to wear a mask so you don’t inhale smoke, you can pick up a maks at a Red Cross shelter. Learn more about returning home after a wildfire.
August 3, 2024 8:00 p.m.
The Boulder County Sheriff has lifted all evacuations for the Stone Canyon Fire. All roads are open and all residents can return home. Five structures were destroyed and the Red Cross will assist those impacted.
As you return home, remember to be mindful of ash pits, hidden embers, and hot spots. Remember to wear a mask so you don’t inhale smoke, you can pick up a maks at a Red Cross shelter. Learn more about returning home after a wildfire.
- Alexander Mountain Fire – 9,668 acres, 32% contained
- Stone Canyon Fire – 1,553 acres, 90% contained
- Quarry Fire – 472 acres, 20% contained
- Lakeshore Fire – 6 acres, 100% contained
August 3, 2024 4:00 p.m.
Beginning at 5:00 p.m., the Jefferson County Sheriff is downgrading Quarry Fire mandatory evacuations to pre-evacuations. Residents in Zone 1 and Zone 4 may return home but may be re-evacuated if fire conditions change. Residents must present a credential to re-enter the evacuated areas. Residents may obtain credentials at Dakota Ridge High School Saturday until 8:00 p.m. and then again on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Additionally community meetings for evacuated residents will be held at 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Learn more on the Quarry Wildfire Information page.
As you return home, remember to be mindful of ash pits, hidden embers, and hot spots. Remember to wear a mask so you don’t inhale smoke, you can pick up a maks at a Red Cross shelter. Learn more about returning home after a wildfire.
The Larimer County Sheriff has confirmed the Alexander Mountain Fire has damaged 4 homes, destroyed 25 homes, and destroyed 20 outbuildings. If your home was damaged or destroyed call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767), you are eligible for additional Red Cross services. Case managers will also be working with county officials to contact property owners.
August 2, 2024 7:00 p.m.
Today 76 Red Cross volunteers were hard at work across the state serving those who have been forced to flee their homes. More than 100 people impacted by the evacuations were served by the Red Cross today. Our work has only just begun and we will remain here in your community until all the needs are met in the community.
We are aware of 24 damaged properties in Larimer County following the Alexander Mountain Fire. In Boulder County, the Stone Canyon Fire destroyed five structures. The Quarry Fire in Jefferson County has not impacted any structures. Working with our Sheriff’s Office colleagues we will be getting in contact with those that have lost property to begin recovery. You can learn more about Red Cross damage assessment.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is holding community briefings daily at Dakota Ridge High School at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will be credentialing evacuees for eventual reentry once evacuations are lifted. Learn more on the Quarry Wildfire Information page.
Some evacuations were lifted today for the Stone Canyon Fire. As you return home, remember to be mindful of ash pits, hidden embers, and hot spots. Remember to wear a mask so you don’t inhale smoke, you can pick up a maks at a Red Cross shelter. Learn more about returning home after a wildfire.
Fire statistics:
- Alexander Mountain Fire – 9,194 acres, 5% contained
- Stone Canyon Fire – 1,553 acres, 30% contained
- Quarry Fire – 480 acres, 10% contained
- Lakeshore Fire – 6 acres, 100% contained
August 2, 2024 11:00 a.m.
Last night three shelters across Colorado sheltered 54 people and many, many pets. 64 Red Cross volunteers are hard at work across the state serving those who have been forced to flee their homes.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is holding community briefings daily at Dakota Ridge High School at 9 a.m.; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Fire statistics:
- Alexander Mountain Fire – 9,053 acres, 5% contained
- Stone Canyon Fire – 1,553 acres, 30% contained
- Quarry Fire – 341 acres, 0% contained
- Lakeshore Fire – 6 acres, 100% contained
August 1, 2024 7:30 p.m.
Today, the Red Cross assisted more than 500 people in our three evacuation shelters. Our team of more than 50 volunteers is on the scene across the state, providing comfort and care for those forced to flee their homes.
The communities generosity has been amazing and we have what we need to support those evacuated and our firefighters and law enforcement personnel. While we appreciate your generosity we cannot accept donated goods at any of our shelters. Financial donations are the quickest and best way to help those who need it most.
Visit www.redcross.org, call 1-800-Red Cross (800-733-2767) or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Your gift enables the Red Cross to respond to and help people recover from disaster. If you are interested in donating goods or materials, please click here.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is holding community briefings daily at Dakota Ridge High School at 9 a.m.; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
If you need a safe place to stay tonight, we have three shelters open across the state to serve you:
- Foundations Church, 1380 Denver Ave. Loveland, CO
- Estes Park Event Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO
- Dakota Ridge High School, 13399 W. Coal Mine Ave, Littleton, CO
- Alexander Mountain Fire – 8,134 acres, 5% contained
- Stone Canyon Fire – 1,553 acres, 30% contained
- Quarry Fire – 341 acres, 0% contained
- Lakeshore Fire – 6 acres, 100% contained
August 1, 2024 3:30 p.m.
Today we learned at least 24 structures have been damaged or destroyed in the Alexander Mountain Fire. Soon, our disaster assessment teams will begin evaluating those impacted structures. Those with impacted properties will be assigned case workers who will work with property owners to begin the recovery process. You can learn more about damage assessment.
Some evacuations for the Stone Canyon Fire have been rescinded. Visit the Boulder County Office of Disaster Management for details.
- Alexander Mountain Fire – 7,648 acres, 1% contained
- Stone Canyon Fire – 1,548 acres, 20% contained
- Quarry Fire – 341 acres, 0% contained
- Lakeshore Fire – 6 acres, 100% contained
August 1, 2024 12:00 p.m.
All evacuations for the Lake Shore fire have been lifted.
Last night, our three shelters across the region housed 61 evacuees. Our shelters remain open. Shelters are located at:
- Foundations Church, 1380 Denver Ave. Loveland, CO
- Estes Park Event Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO
- Dakota Ridge High School, 13399 W. Coal Mine Ave, Littleton, CO
- Alexander Mountain Fire – 7,648 acres, 1% contained
- Stone Canyon Fire – 1,548 acres, 20% contained
- Quarry Fire – 341 acres, 0% contained
- Lakeshore Fire – 6 acres, 0% contained
July 31, 2024 8:30 p.m.
The Red Cross continues to operate three shelters and is responding to four fires throughout the front range.
Shelters are located at:
- Foundations Church, 1380 Denver Ave. Loveland, CO
- Estes Park Event Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO
- Dakota Ridge High School, 13399 W. Coal Mine Ave, Littleton, CO
- Alexander Mountain Fire – 6,840 acres, 0% contained
- Stone Canyon Fire – 1,548 acres, 20% contained
- Quarry Fire – 336 acres, 0% contained
- Lakeshore Fire – 6 acres, 0% contained
July 31, 2024 3:30 p.m.
At 3:05 p.m. the Boulder County Sheriff issued evacuation orders relating to the new Lakeshore Fire in the area of Lake Shore Drive near Gross Reservoir.
July 31, 2024 2:00 p.m.
Shelters remain open across Colorado. Shelters are open to all and we are supporting those with disabilities.
Shelters are located at:
- Foundations Church, 1380 Denver Ave. Loveland, CO
- Estes Park Event Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO
- Dakota Ridge High School, 13399 W. Coal Mine Ave, Littleton, CO
Find an open shelter by visiting: www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter
Evacuation Information:
- Larimer County evacuation map.
- Boulder County evacuation map.
- Jefferson County evacuation map.
July 31, 2024 7:30 a.m.
Yesterday evening, the Quarry Fire was spotted burning in Jeffco open space. Evacuations began early this morning.
The American Red Cross of Mile High is supporting Jefferson county in responding to this new fire. We continue to respond to the Alexander Mountain Fire and the Stone Canyon Fire
Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued in Larimer, Boulder and Jefferson Counties
Larimer County evacuation map.
Boulder County evacuation map.
Jefferson County evacuation map.
Alexander Mountain Fire Information
July 30, 2024 9:00 p.m.
This afternoon the Stone Canyon Fire began burning near the Town of Lyons. The American Red Cross of Northern Colorado is supporting Boulder County in responding to this new fire. We continue to respond to the Alexander Mountain Fire.
Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued in Larimer and Boulder Counties
Larimer County evacuation map.
Boulder County evacuation map.
For additional evacuation information visit www.nocoalert.org or call (970) 980-2500 in Larimer County and www.boulderodm.gov or call (303) 413-7730.
For detailed incident history visit: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/coarf-alexander-mountain-fire
July 30, 2024 1:00 p.m.
Additional mandatory evacuations have been ordered. The Red Cross shelters remain open and ready to assist anyone impacted by any evacuation.
Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for:
- CR18E from Pole Hill to Pinewood Reservoir
- Drake to Dam Store along Highway 34 including Storm Mountain and Palisade Mountain
The Larimer County Sheriff has published this evacuation map which is updated as evacuation orders change.
For additional evacuation information visit www.nocoalert.org or text LCEVAC to 888777. You can also call (970) 980-2500.
July 30, 2024 9:00 a.m.
At 6:00 a.m. the United States Forest Service took command of the Alexander Mountain Fire. The American Red Cross of Northern Colorado is assisting the incident management team.
Shelters remain open for those evacuated from the fire. Last night the shelter at Foundations Church sheltered 42 people and the shelter at the Estes Park Event Complex sheltered 22 people. Shelters are open to all, including pets. Find an open shelter by visiting: www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter
If you want to help, take donated goods to SERVE 6.8 Storehouse at 5701 McWhinney Blvd, Loveland, CO. We cannot accept donations at our shelters. You can also visit www.redcross.org/donate or call 1-800-Red-Cross to make a donation.
July 29, 2024 3:00 p.m.
The American Red Cross of Northern Colorado is responding to the Alexander Mountain Fire near Loveland, CO. The Red Cross and partners have opened an evacuation center for impacted residents to go.
The Evacuation Center is located at Namaqua Elementary School, 209 N Namaqua Ave., Loveland, CO 80537
Anyone impacted by mandatory evacuation or pre-evacuation orders can seek refuge at the evacuation center.
Red Cross volunteers are standing by to help provide for immediate needs, supplies, support and information. Food, water, medical services and mental health services are available at the evacuation center.
Follow us on Facebook: @RedCrossColorado or X (Twitter) @COWYRedCross.
The American Red Cross of Northern Colorado continues to respond to the Alexander Mountain Fire near Loveland, CO. Together with our partners in Larimer County we are providing overnight shelter services to evacuated residents. Anyone impacted by mandatory evacuation or pre-evacuation orders can seek refuge at the evacuation center.
The Evacuation Center at Namaqua Elementary School has CLOSED.
Two overnight shelters are now open:
Foundations Church – 1380 Denver Ave., Loveland, CO 80537
Estes Park Event Complex – 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO 80517
Shelters will remain open until evacuation orders are lifted, but the location of shelters may change depending on the needs of the community.
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I am the district coordinator for CHILDREN’S DISASTER SERVICES. Please let me know if there is a need for us to set up a childcare area in the shelter. We are Red Cross Partners. I personally live in Weld County.
Hi Patty! Please email Mike Acres at mike.acres3@redcross.org to coordinate. Thank you!
Are they going to be giving hotel vouchers? They did for Cameron peak. We have a 2 year old and a 15 year old a shelter isn’t the best for our little. We’ve stayed in a hotel for 2 days but can only do that for so long
The American Red Cross is providing safe shelter for anyone impacted by the #AlexanderMountainFire. At this time, the Red Cross is not providing hotel vouchers. We encourage anyone who needs a place to stay or a warm meal to come to a Red Cross shelter. Find shelter information on redcross.org, the free Red Cross Emergency app or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767)