Cameron Peak Fire 60 miles west of Fort Collins grows to 2,179 acres

  • Source: KUSA-TV NBC 9 Denver
  • Published: 08/14/2020 12:00 AM

The Cameron Peak Fire which prompted mandatory evacuations Thursday afternoon near Chambers Lake has grown to 2,179 acres as of Friday morning, according to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office (LCSO). The wildfire is burning in an area about 60 miles west of Fort Collins. Firefighters are being assisted by several helicopters and preparing for the arrival of additional resources and the Type 2 Team on Friday. An emergency alert sent Thursday from LCSO said there is "immediate and imminent danger" from the fire. Anyone in the are area from the intersection of Highway 14 and County Road 103 north to Four Corners, as well as the areas around Chambers Lake should evacuate the area as quickly as possible, the message said.



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