I hope that we actually get some rain to help out the firefighters. The Hewlett fire has surpassed 5,000 acres and it is still burning. A mandatory evacuation order for the area of Bonner Springs Ranch Rd, Deer Valley Rd, Obenchain Rd and Ingleside Rd has been issued. All residents are asked to evacuate immediately.  Residents may evacuate to the Cache Le Poudre Elementary Gym in Laporte. If you have large animals, you may take them to The Ranch off of I-25.

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road closures and updates:

Residents along Hwy 14 between MM 110 to 115 are being asked to get ready to evacuate.

In an update from the offices of Larimer county this morning officials have started pre-planning and coordination with the Livermore and Glacier View Fire Protection Districts in the event the fire moves in that direction.

Road closures are expected along hwy 14. Specifically hwy 14 will be closed this afternoon at the intersection of hwy 287/Ted’s Place. CDOT will also close SH 14 eastbound traffic to Stove Prairie Campground.

Health warning:

If you can see or smell smoke, children, elderly, pregnant women, and people with pre-existing respiratory conditions should stay inside with the windows and doors closed. If it is hot outside, run an air conditioner if you have one, but keep the fresh-air intake closed and the filter clean to prevent outdoor smoke from getting inside. If you do not have an air conditioner and it is too warm to stay inside with the windows closed, seek shelter elsewhere.

 

Complete information about this emergency can be found by clicking here.

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