High Park Fire update



This is a picture taken by the Coloradoan, a local newspaper.

According to the Larimer County Emergency web page the High Park Fire was 100% contained on July 1st.  The fire burned a total of 87,284 acres and 259 homes.  The fire is estimated to cost of $38.4 millions.

There has been much devastation to the area.  Shortly after the containment there have been fierce rains and now flash flooding is a big concern.  The Poudre Canyon has been closed at least once because of mudslides.  My parents were able to take a drive up into some of the area where the fire was sent me a couple of pictures. 

 This is Pingree Park area

This is Highway 14 (Poudre Canyon)

Below are some pictures that a friend of mine took (Thanks Deedee) of the thank you signs that were around north Fort Collins, Laporte and Bellvue area.  This is only a few of her pictures and she saw several that she didn't capture in picture.

I am truly grateful for all of those that worked on and continue to work on the High Park Fire.  Those mountains have many memories for me from growing up.

Thank you to all of our first responders!