The Larimer County Office of Emergency Management has set up the Recovery Line for any questions regarding resources and information for the Alexander Mountain Fire Recovery. Please call leave your name, number, and a brief message and someone from the recovery team will return your call as soon as available.
Highway 34 is now fully open from Loveland to Estes Park
Storm Mountain & Cedar Park residents with credentials are able to go into the Voluntary evacuation zones at this time
Latest Fire Information
Recovery Information
We know those impacted by the Alexander Mountain Fire are eager for information on recovery services. We continue to gather information while focusing on supporting first responders in their life safety efforts. Recovery systems are in place, and we are coordinating with our partners to provide resources when more information becomes available.
NEW! Alexander Mountain Fire Disaster Assistance Center
Larimer County Office of Emergency Management is organizing the Disaster Assistance Center, a one-stop shop for anyone impacted by the Alexander Mountain Fire. The Disaster Assistance Center will provide information and resources from various organizations for those who had impacted properties by the Alexander Mountain Fire. Examples of Resources:
- Insurance questions
- Property clean up
- Food waste
- Flood insurance
- Permitting
- Rebuilding
- Individual needs
The Ranch Event Complex, 5280 Arena Circle, South Hall, Loveland, CO, 80538
- Friday, August 9, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, August 10, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, August 11, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Information Regarding Re-Entry Credentialing
For more information on the credentialing process, please visit our website: https://www.larimer.gov/alexander-mountain-fire-evacuee-re-entry-credentialing
The purpose of re-entry credentials is for post-fire access to the areas impacted by the Alexander Mountain Fire. Once fire and law enforcement officials deem the area safe, property owners will be able to present these credentials to gain access to the impacted area while maintaining security in the area.
Storm Mountain & Cedar Park residents with credentials can go into the Voluntary Evacuation zone now.
If you still need to receive a credential, the following locations can assist you during normal business hours.
- Fort Collins: Larimer County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 200 W. Oak Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521
- Loveland: Larimer County - Vehicle Licensing Loveland Office at 200 Peridot Ave, Loveland CO 80537
- Estes Park: Larimer County - Vehicle Licensing Estes Park Office at 1601 Brodie Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Resources for Residents Returning Home
Dumpsters have been placed along Highway 34 and at the Drake turnoff for residents to get rid of food waste
- A map of dumpster locations is available here
- CDC has provided guidance for food safety as residents are returning home:
Larimer County / CSU Extension has provided a toolkit for landowners impacted by wildfire
- After the Disaster Guidebook available here
- The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment has provided cleanup guidelines for returning to your residence:
Information for Increased Flood Risk after Wildfire
- Contact your local insurance agent for information on signing up for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Sandbags - Serve 6.8 will provide sandbags for individuals and businesses to help protect their properties and private roadways from flash flooding.
- Sandbags are free of charge, to register to pick up sandbags, please fill out this form.
Northern Colorado Disaster Recovery Fund
- The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado has established the Northern Colorado Disaster Recovery Fund to meet the immediate and long-term relief and recovery needs of the people and places affected in Northern Colorado. You can learn more about the Fund and make a gift to support response and recovery efforts at Northern Colorado Disaster Recovery Fund.
Displaced Animal Sheltering
- Large Animals - The Ranch Events Complex (5280 Arena Circle, South Hall, Loveland, CO, 80538)
- Small Animals - Contact The Humane Society at 970-226-3647 (option 0)
Fire Cause Investigation
The cause of the Alexander Mountain Fire is undetermined. Anyone with information about the cause and origin of the fire is asked to call the US Forest Service Law Enforcement Tip Line at (303) 275-5266. Photographs and videos can be submitted via https://fs.us.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/amountainfire.
