Alexander Mountain Fire 100% contained after burning over 9,600 acres

DENVER (KDVR) — The Alexander Mountain Fire, which destroyed dozens of homes and structures across 9,600 acres, was declared 100% contained Saturday.

Investigators believe the fire, which sparked in late July, was human-caused .

The blaze prompted hundreds of evacuations. All evacuations were lifted on Aug. 12, two weeks after the fire ignited.

In total, it burned 9,668 acres of land in Larimer County, destroyed 28 homes and 21 outbuildings, and damaged four other homes.

Now that it is fully contained, the fire is considered in monitor status, meaning fire crews will keep working in and monitoring the area, and the Burned Area Emergency Response work continues, a press release stated.

“The Forest wants to recognize both the hard work as well as the stress and difficulty of the past three weeks.” said Acting Forest Supervisor Jason Sieg. “This was a team effort. Thank you. As we move into the recovery phase of the work, we look forward to continuing to work together, and we know the work is not over.”

The Alexander Mountain Fire Area Closure and Stage 2 Fire Restrictions remain in effect.

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Those impacted by the fire can reach Larimer County’s Fire Recovery Line at 970-980-2800 and find more information online .

Investigators are still seeking information related to the fire. Anyone who might have information about the start of the fire is asked to call the Forest Service Law Enforcement Tip line at (303) 275-5266 or submit a statement or evidence online .

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