No containment yet in Alexander Mountain Fire (July 29, 2024)

Wildland fire forces mandatory evacuations in Big Thompson Canyon

The Estes Park Events Center was set up Monday afternoon by the local chapter of the American Red Cross as an evacuation center for people displaced by the Alexander Mountain Fire.

Cots, tables, and seating areas have been positioned to accommodate people who have come to Estes Park as refugees from the fire. Donations of pizza, pies, snack foods, and beverages are arrayed on a table.

At 8 p.m. a dozen people settled in for a night after a long day, with more people expected to arrive as night fell.

The wildfire began in the Roosevelt National Forest north of U.S. Highway 34 near the Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, Retreat and Wedding Venue and west of the Store, a popular tourist shop for people heading into Estes Park through the Big Thompson Canyon.

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