More than 100 animals evacuated to Loveland ranch during Alexander Mountain Fire

DENVER (KDVR) - A wildfire burning through northern Colorado west of Loveland has forced many residents, along with horses, cattle and alpaca, to leave the area.

The Alexander Mountain Fire began shortly before noon on Monday in the mountains along U.S. Highway 24 in Larimer County. After less than 24 hours, several mandatory evacuations have been ordered east of Estes Park.

With residents leaving the area, some are scrambling to find a safe spot for animals and cattle away from the flames.

Lee Foster, one of the many who had to evacuate with horses, told FOX31's Courtney Fromm that there was traffic filled with horse trailers heading out of the evacuation zone.

Larimer County is providing two evacuation centers. For those in mandatory evacuation areas only, people can take large animals to The Ranch Events Center & Complex.

As of Tuesday morning, the ranch is holding over 100 animals after just one day. So far, the ranch is...