Update on several Colorado wildfires that are still burning

2024-08-02 03:45:01

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) – Colorado has had many wildfires break out in the past few weeks and many of them are still blazing.

This article covers an update on six of the fires conditions as of Thursday morning.

Alexander Mountain Fire: The fire near Loveland has burned 7,648 acres. The latest report was 3,575 acres, showing that the fire has grown 4.073 acres in one day.

The fire is 1% contained. There are 450 personnel fighting the fire. Southwest Area Incident Management Team 1 took command of the fire at 6:00 this morning according to the Alexander Mountain Fires Facebook page.

Stone Canyon Fire: The fire has burned 1,543 acres. It was last reported at 450 acres, so it has grown 867 acres in two days according to AirNows fire and smoke map.

This fire is near Lyons. It is only 12 miles away from the Alexander Mountain Fire. One death has been confirmed and there has been at least five homes destructed.

Quarry Fire: The fire is estimated to be at 341 acres as of 7:45 Thursday morning. No homes or structures have been lost so far. This fire is burning near Deer Creek Canyon in Jefferson County.

There has been an evacuation center set up at Dakota Ridge High School where families were able to bring their pets. Large animals are being evacuated to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. There are currently around 70 firefighters working due to the many other fires across the state.

Currant Creek: This fire is located near Cedaredge and is considered 20% contained. It sits at 193 acres burned.

The Currant Creek Road is still closed to the public at the intersection with Cactus Park Road. Only people who live on the lower portions of the road are allowed past the road closure.

Kings Canyon: The fire near the Utah border has burned 220 acres. The last updated report showed that the fire was 10% contained two days ago.

Oak Ridge Fire: This fire had burned 1,310 acres as of July 25th. There has been 70 acres of growth over a three-week time period. It is located near Cedaredge.