What to do if you need to evacuate due to Alexander Mountain Fire

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado's climate can make for dangerous conditions during wildfires, and it's always a good idea to be prepared in case you need to evacuate due to a fire.

The Alexander Mountain Fire in Larimer County is 0% contained and has grown from about 950 acres Monday evening to over 1,800 acres Tuesday morning, according to officials with the U.S. Forest Service, prompting evacuation notices for residents in the area.

As of 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, 60 people near Loveland and 25 near Estes Park have been evacuated, along with 107 animals. Crews have been working to contain the fire since it was first reported Monday morning, but it could grow and evacuation areas could expand.

Areas under mandatory evacuations

Several road closures, mandatory and voluntary evacuations are in place. Mandatory evacuations are in place for:

• CR18E from Pole Hill to Pinewood Reservoir
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