High Park Fire

It’s been tough to find the silver lining in the big black clouds of the High Park Fire, which is now at 46,600 acres with 10+% containment. 1000 personnel are working the fire today.

It was well documented that Greeley gets it's water from the mountains near where the first wildfire was burning earlier this spring near Fort Collins. The residents in Greeley lucked out though, that the ash and soot from the Hewlett Gulch Fire didn't affect their drinking water. That could all change. Should a big rainfall come, that could mean big problems for Greeley's water.

Some progress is being made on the High Park Fire. It is now at 43,372 acres and 10% contained. The evacuation area south of County Road 38E from Gindler Ranch Road west to Milner Ranch Road was lifted yesterday. However, new evacuations were ordered yesterday.

President Barack Obama called Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper on Tuesday to check on fire resources and to offer his thoughts to those affected by the High Park Fire that is only about 5% contained.

The Greeley City Council will hear a report at 5 p.m. today, June 12 regarding the current and possible impacts of the High Park Fire on Greeley’s water supply. The presentation will cover the challenges to Greeley’s water supply and the actions the City is currently taking and will take in the future to ensure that the community’s water resources are safe for residents and other water customers.

Coaches, organizations, day camps and more have been really smart in rescheduling, relocating and flat out canceling strenuous activities since the High Park Fire. Here’s how the air looks today.

Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith says Human remains have been found in the burned home of a person reported missing after the start of the massive High Park Fire west of Fort Collins. The remains are believed to be those of 62-year-old Linda Steadman. The High Park Fire is currently at 43,433 acres with some containment.

I often wonder when there is a huge tragedy like a wildfire that destroys homes and peoples lives, why we worry so much about what caused it while there is other work to be done. Human nature, I guess is the answer. We look so quickly to blame someone, to make someone a villain. With the High Park Fire though, the villain was mother nature. Officials say lightning started the now 41,000 acre fire.

And the High Park Fire news just keeps getting worse. The Larimer Sheriff just tweeted that the High Park Fire has claimed a human life.

So many kind folks are reaching out to help our neighbors. Second Chance Thrift and Second Chance Veterans Charity are opening their doors to those that have been affected by the High Park Fire. They have an abundance of clothing and household items that they are willing to donate to those displaced by the fire. If you cam help, any donations of clothing or household items will be greatly apprecia

The Larimer Sheriff says the High Park Fire in Colorado remains at 36,930 acres with 0% containment as of 4pm this afternoon. And it looks like lightning is to blame for the start of this fire.

Many people are taking pictures of the High Park Fire burning just 15 miles west of Fort Collins and growing. As of Monday afternoon the fire has moved into Lory State Park. We found Istagram picture of the High Park Fire.