Alexander Mountain Fire in northern Colorado grows to 5,080 acres

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DENVER (KDVR) — A wildfire burning in northern Colorado west of Loveland had spread to 5,080 acres with 0% containment as of Tuesday night.

The Alexander Mountain Fire began shortly before noon on Monday in the mountains west of Sylvan Dale Ranch.

Live updates: Stone Canyon Fire near Lyons grows to 450 acres

Several road closures and mandatory evacuations were put in place. The map below shows evacuation areas for this fire and the Stone Canyon Fire near Lyons.

FOX31 crews covered the fire throughout the day. Archives from the live coverage can be seen below.

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  • Alexander Mountain Fire flames
    Flames seen from SkyFOX over the Alexander Mountain Fire on July 30
  • Alexander Mountain Fire continues to burn on July 30 (KDVR)
    Alexander Mountain Fire continues to burn on July 30 (KDVR)
  • Barren trees Alexander Mountain Fire
    SkyFOX showing the aftermath of the Alexander Mountain Fire where trees have been burned (KDVR)
  • The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County on July 29, 2024.
    The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County on July 29, 2024.
  • FOX31 viewer Margaret shared photos of the fire west of Loveland.
    FOX31 viewer Margaret shared photos of the fire west of Loveland.
  • The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County on July 29, 2024.
    The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County on July 29, 2024.
  • The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County on July 29, 2024.
    The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County on July 29, 2024.
  • The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County on July 29, 2024.
    The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County on July 29, 2024.
  • The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County on July 29, 2024.
    The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County on July 29, 2024.
  • FOX31 viewer Margaret shared photos of the fire west of Loveland.
    FOX31 viewer Margaret shared photos of the fire west of Loveland.
  • FOX31 viewer Margaret shared photos of the fire west of Loveland.
    FOX31 viewer Margaret shared photos of the fire west of Loveland.
  • FOX31 viewer Margaret shared photos of the fire west of Loveland.
    FOX31 viewer Margaret shared photos of the fire west of Loveland.
  • FOX31 viewer Carrie Snow shared photos of the fire west of Loveland.
    FOX31 viewer Carrie Snow shared photos of the fire west of Loveland.
  • FOX31 viewer Carrie Snow shared photos of the fire west of Loveland.
    FOX31 viewer Carrie Snow shared photos of the fire west of Loveland.
  • SkyFOX flew the Alexander Mountain Fire, burning west of Loveland, on July 29, 2024.
    SkyFOX flew the Alexander Mountain Fire, burning west of Loveland, on July 29, 2024.
  • SkyFOX flew the Alexander Mountain Fire, burning west of Loveland, on July 29, 2024. This plane is helping fight the blaze.
    SkyFOX flew the Alexander Mountain Fire, burning west of Loveland, on July 29, 2024. This plane is helping fight the blaze.
  • A firefighting plane drops fire retardant on visible flames from the Alexander Mountain Fire, as seen from SkyFOX on July 29, 2024.
    A firefighting plane drops fire retardant on visible flames from the Alexander Mountain Fire, as seen from SkyFOX on July 29, 2024.
  • The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County on July 29, 2024.
    The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County on July 29, 2024.
  • The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County on July 29, 2024.
    The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County on July 29, 2024.
  • The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County on July 29, 2024.
    The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County on July 29, 2024.
  • Flames are visible in the Alexander Mountain Fire from SkyFOX on July 29, 2024.
    Flames are visible in the Alexander Mountain Fire from SkyFOX on July 29, 2024.
  • The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County on July 29, 2024.
    The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County on July 29, 2024.
  • The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County, seen from Lily Lake on July 29, 2024.
    The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County, seen from Lily Lake on July 29, 2024.
  • The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County, seen from Lily Lake on July 29, 2024.
    The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County, seen from Lily Lake on July 29, 2024.
  • The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County, seen from Lily Lake on July 29, 2024.
    The Alexander Mountain Fire burning in Larimer County, seen from Lily Lake on July 29, 2024.
  • Smoke from a reported wildfire along Highway 34 in Larimer County, seen from US Highway 287 and Colorado 56 on July 29, 2024.
    Smoke from a reported wildfire along Highway 34 in Larimer County, seen from US Highway 287 and Colorado 56 on July 29, 2024.
  • Flames are visible in the Alexander Mountain Fire from SkyFOX on July 29, 2024.
    Flames are visible in the Alexander Mountain Fire from SkyFOX on July 29, 2024.
  • The smoke cloud of the Alexander Mountain Fire is towering over the mountains, visible for miles.
    The smoke cloud of the Alexander Mountain Fire is towering over the mountains, visible for miles.
  • The smoke cloud of the Alexander Mountain Fire is towering over the mountains, visible for miles. This photo from SkyFOX shows the distance to some structures and people in the area.
    The smoke cloud of the Alexander Mountain Fire is towering over the mountains, visible for miles. This photo from SkyFOX shows the distance to some structures and people in the area.
  • SkyFOX flew the Alexander Mountain Fire, burning west of Loveland, on July 29, 2024.
    SkyFOX flew the Alexander Mountain Fire, burning west of Loveland, on July 29, 2024.
  • Alexander Mountain Fire chopper
    Smoke from the Alexander Mountain Fire rolls over the mountains. (KDVR)

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