Cameron Peak Fire is threatening Colorado cities, including Estes Park

The Cameron Peak Fire has gotten a lot worse throughout the day, and is now threatening towns and cities in northern Colorado. The fire ignited on August 13 on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests near Cameron Pass and Chambers Lake, and has now grown to 135,556 acres in size. This was posted on the Inciweb website at roughly 5:00 pm MST:

The Cameron Peak Fire Operations Section advised at 4:20 pm that the fire has crossed CR27 near 44H (Buckhorn Road) but it is unknown at this time how far the fire has moved. Some structures have been impacted during today's extreme fire activity. Fire officials are working closely with the Larimer County Sheriff's Office to determine where and to what extent these impacts have occurred. Once fire behavior moderates, and it's safe to do so, structure assessments can be completed. Additional type 1 structure engines are arriving with more on the way.

Here are some of the latest tweets:

Dan Henry @Fox4Weather 

The Cameron Peak Fire west of Fort Collins exploded again today becoming the largest wildfire in Colorado history having now consumed 158,000 acres. Evacuations may become necessary for nearby Fort Collins and Estes Park if the fire continues to grow.

Town of Estes Park @TownofEstesPark 

While no orders or advisories have been issued for the Estes Valley due to wind direction, the #cameronpeakfire is close. We need to be aware of current information. Tune in tonight: https://facebook.com/events/372643754116679. Our hearts are with our neighbors from evacuation areas to the north.

Town of Estes Park @TownofEstesPark 

Voluntary evacuation alert for communities to the north due to increased fire activity and forecasted high winds on the #cameronpeakfire. Ensure you are signed up for alerts at https://nocoalert.org. Currently no impact to the Estes Valley, but we should always be prepared.

Aurora Fire Rescue @AuroraFireDpt 

Tender 13 arrived back at the #CameronPeakFire and is assigned to division Victor. Crews are staged in Estes Park as they prepare for operations.

Denver7 News @DenverChannel 

Highway 34 has been shut down between Loveland and Estes Park due to ongoing evacuations from the #CameronPeakFire, according to the National Weather Service. Many new evacuation orders have been issued this afternoon.

Incident Media @InciMedia 

Electricity Shut Off From Top of Switchbacks Thru Glen Haven and Down CR43 (Cameron Peak Fire Wildfire): At the request of Cameron Peak Fire officials working to protect the evacuated area, power has been shut off to all customers of Estes Park

Live Events @coeventslive 

#CameronPeakFire Fire has moved east about 16 miles since about 0100 this morning. #WindDriven

There are mandatory evacuations west of Ft. Collins (map): https://twitter.com/trish_zornio/status/1316511805355810817/photo/1

Here are the latest evacuation orders in Larimer County: https://nocoalert.org/alerts/

Numerous trails and areas within RMNP have been closed: https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fire-information-and-regulations.htm

Amazing video clips taken earlier today: https://twitter.com/russ_schumacher/status/1316443792988352522

https://twitter.com/Colorado_Drone/status/1316457460169756673

This post will be updated when more information is known.




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