The High Park Fire

[River]

I've had several members inquire as to my safety. I'm well out of harm's way. But I've been working hard and had not kept up on the news since it broke out and started its initial spread. Now I see why everyone's been asking:

The High Park Fire has reached 10 percent containment, officials announced Tuesday evening.

The 46,600 acre blaze has prompted officials to send out more than 2,600 evacuation notices since Saturday. New evacuation orders have been issued for the entire Pingree Park Road area after the Fire changed directions.

The area includes the Hourglass and Comanche reservoirs, east on the Buckhorn Road up to and including Pennock Pass, northeast to the intersection of Stove Prairie Road and Highway 14, and west to the intersection of Highway 14 and Pingree Park Road.

Officials have allowed some residents to return to their homes.

Evacuation orders for parts of the Horse Tooth area off CR 38E, west to Milner Ranch Road and to Gindler Ranch Road, were lifted Tuesday. But the northern part of the reservoir is still under an evacuation order.

On Monday afternoon, officials said at least 100 structures have been damaged or destroyed by the fire in the Rist Canyon area. Seventy percent of the fire is burning private land while 30 percent is on U.S. Forest Service land.

On Monday, authorities confirmed 62-year-old Linda Steadman died from the blaze. Search crews found Steadman's remains at her house on Old Flowers Road.

Authorities say Steadman received two notification calls. A deputy was on his way to personally warn her, but he was pushed back by flames.

Larimer County says the estimated cost of damage as of Monday night was $1.6 million.

Day 4: Colorado wildfire: High Park Fire near Fort Collins now 46,600 acres, more than 100 homes destroyed, 1 dead, 10 percent containment | 9news.com

I'm not going to be around much to tend this thread, but at least that's not because I've been evacuated. We're far away, and the prevailing winds carry it away from us - but towards an awfully densely-populated area.

Those who were asking about "reverse 911" - it's getting a heavy workout.

 

[SWeAT hOg]

That looks scary, but it's good to know you're safe Riv

 

[So What]

Glad you're OK River!

 

[bscenefilms]

Glad you are OK, Riv.

 

[Drew224]

I wasn't even aware of it. Good to know you're safe though.

 

[KSG_Standard]

Some of the most beautiful country in Colorado...that's a shame.

 

[River]

The High Park Fire was first spotted at around 6 a.m. Saturday. Crews had to hike through difficult terrain to first reach the area.

Lightning caused the High Park Fire.

 

[rxbandit]

Colorado is my second home, we have an apartment in Denver. It gets so dry out there, wildfires are crazy. Glad to hear you're safe River.

 

[River]

Colorado is my second home, we have an apartment in Denver. It gets so dry out there, wildfires are crazy. Glad to hear you're safe River.

Current RH at the Rivertorium, 8% and dropping. Saving grace is that winds are light.

 

[HenryHill]

River, how far a drive is an actual supermarket or do you have to helicopter in and out?

 

[River]

River, how far a drive is an actual supermarket or do you have to helicopter in and out?

Since a little over a year ago, there's a full-service (not super) market an easy walk from my house. Before that, and for drug stores, etc., an hour one way.

 

[crawlingkingsnake]

My Dad grew up in Denver. And I still have family scattered throughout the state. Every summer for 1 of the vacations when i was out of school we always visited family in Colo. Some of the most beautiful places is in Colorado, 2 of my favorite places we visited was Durango and Silverton. Another was Estes Park where we had a big family and got to ride horses for the 1st time. Damn we had alot of fun in Colorado on those summer vacations. Now when we go we get to create those fun times for my son. He caught his 1st fish and learnt to ride his bike without training wheels last year, while we were on vacation.
Its sad to see anywhere burning up. But when its such a beautiful place as Colo. its almost depressing to see and hear about it.
I am glad that you are ok River. And I hope they can get that fire contained and put out soon...Stay safe River....God bless

 

[LazyDays]

I was watching the fires on the news last night and thought of you Riv. I figured if they were near you, you would have said something. I'm still happy to hear you're not in harms way.

 

[RedSkwirrell]

Okay, cause for concern that a fellow member might have been in trouble.
But there's still something rather ironic with someone called 'River' being in a fire.

 

[Phoenix59]

There's a full complement of firefighters from the Rosebud reservation (and Pine Ridge, too, I believe) on the way to assist.

Hoping for the best for everyone involved.

 

[ErictheRed]

I live in Fort Collins; right up until a month ago I lived right on the western edge of Horsetooth Reservoir in a condo. The fire's bad .

Roundabouts where are you, River? How far from Fort Collins to one of your gigs? I may come pay homage to one of MLP's coolest members, buy you a beer, and maybe see if you'll let me play through your Rude Mood

 

[River]

I'm down in the San Luis Valley - pretty long haul from Fort Collins. But you're welcome. You oughta come down for the Crestone Music Festival the first week of August.

 

[Harmony]

When I first heard about it on the news the other day I had to google the map to see if you were near it.


Very sad to see all those pictures and lovely area destroyed. Hope they manage to contain it. Feel for all those that lost their homes and those injured and died.

 

[Shawn Lutz]

I hope it continues to stay away from the River residence. With all the advances in technology in my lifetime (I'm 48) and we still can't put out a wild fire....

 

[ErictheRed]

I'm down in the San Luis Valley - pretty long haul from Fort Collins. But you're welcome. You oughta come down for the Crestone Music Festival the first week of August.

Err yeah that's quite a ways away! On the other hand I'm always up for driving to a music festival...hmmm...maybe I'll get back to you .