Evacuation sites and info for Alexander Mountain, Stone Canyon and Quarry fires
Jul 31, 2024, 1:43 PM | Updated: Aug 6, 2024, 3:28 pm
Partially due to a particularly long stint of hot and dry weather, it’s been an unfortunately wildfire-heavy few days on the Front Range, with three popping up since Monday: the Alexander Mountain fire, west of Loveland; the Stone Canyon fire, north of Lyons; and the Quarry fire, west of Ken Caryl in Deer Creek Canyon.
Evacuation orders have been issued to residents at risk from each fire, although Stone Canyon’s has since been lifted. Evacuees have several options in terms of where they can seek refuge and shelter. The shelters run by the American Red Cross (indicated below) are available to evacuees both day and night — food and water, supplies, support and information will be made available at each site.
Alexander Mountain fire
Last updated at 3:30 p.m.
The Alexander Mountain fire started in the late morning on Monday, July 29, in the mountains west of Sylvan Dale Ranch. According to the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, at least 26 structures have been destroyed, while four buildings and 21 outbuildings have been damaged. The fire has grown to about 9,668 acres with 74 percent containment.
Evacuation centers:
- Foundations Church in Loveland, operated by the American Red Cross, at 1380 Denver Avenue
- Estes Park Events Center in Estes Park, operated by the American Red Cross, at 1125 Rooftop Way
- Large animals can be taken to Island Grove in Greeley at 501 N. 14th Ave.
- Smaller animals (smaller than a goat) should be taken to NOCO Humane at their Larimer Campus in Loveland at 3501 E. 71st St.
For live updates from the county, you can text ‘LCEVAC’ to 888777 or go to nocoalerts.org to sign up for alerts from Larimer County
Stone Canyon fire
Last updated at 3:30 p.m.
The Stone Canyon fire, which started in the afternoon of Tuesday, July 30, in a neighborhood north of Lyons, is completely contained as of Sunday evening after burning 1,557 acres. One death was confirmed after human remains were found in a residence in the area. In addition, four firefighters were injured and five homes were destroyed. All evacuations have been lifted.
Evacuation centers:
- 1380 Denver Avenue in Loveland
- Large animals can be taken to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Golden at 15200 W. 6th Ave.
- With owners, small animals can be taken to the Longmont Humane Society/Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont at 9595 Nelson Rd.
View updates at http://bocoalert.org and sign up for live alerts by texting ‘BOCOinfo’ to 888777 for text updates.
Quarry fire
Last updated at 3:30 p.m.
A fire, located in south Jefferson County, west of Ken Caryl, broke out late Tuesday, July 30, and forced nearly 600 residences to evacuate overnight into early the next morning. Evacuation orders were lifted on the morning of Tuesday, August 6. The fire, which is now being investigated as arson, spans more than 527 acres and is 45 percent contained. Five firefighters received medical attention the day after the fire started, although all are expected to recover fully.
Evacuation centers:
- Dakota Ridge High School in Littleton, operated by the American Red Cross, on the 13300 block of West Coal Mine Avenue
- Large animals can be taken to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Golden at 15200 W. 6th Ave.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will provide live updates via https://jeffco.us.
View a map of the evacuated areas at NOCO Alert’s website.
Learn more about American Red Cross’ available shelters and find more information on their website.
If you’re looking to donate and help victims of the fires, Landmark Homes is asking for donations such as non-perishable food, bottled water, clothing, children’s toys and more. Learn more here.
