Updated on Sept. 16, 2024, at 2:49 p.m.
Authorities have ordered people near Crystal Lakes and County Roads 86 and 170 north and south of Black Mountain to evacuate as crews work to contain the Pearl fire in Larimer County. People in the area of Lake Erie and Mitchell Ditch have been warned to be ready to evacuate if the fire spreads or conditions worsen.
- The fire is uncontained and has burned about a quarter of a square mile
- No injuries or damage has been reported
- A large plume of smoke is visible in the area
- About 50 firefighters from multiple departments are working to contain the fire on the ground and are calling in air drops from tanker aircraft
An evacuation center has been set up at the Livermore Community Hall, 2044 W. County Rd. 74E in Livermore until 6:30 p.m. Monday. An overnight evacuation shelter will open at Cache La Poudre Middle School, 3515 County Rd. 54G in Laporte, at 6:30pm. People can evacuate large animals to The Ranch, 5280 Arena Cir., in Loveland.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
