Robert Garrison is a Colorado native who grew up in Montrose and attended Colorado Mesa University. He is an AP award-winning journalist who joined Denver7 in August 2016 after working in CO and OK.
LOVELAND, Colo. — Crews working the 9,668-acre Alexander Mountain Fire in Larimer County have reached full containment nearly three weeks after the destructive blaze started.According to the U.S. Forest Service, the fire was declared 100% contained Saturday.The Alexander Fire was first reported at around 10:38 a.m. on July 29 near the community of Drake. It forced the evacuations of more than 5,000 people in the area and destroyed 26 homes and 21 outbuildings. No injuries were reported.
As we move into the recovery phase of the work, we look forward to continuing to work together, and we know the work is not over.'With 100% containment, the fire is now considered in monitor status. Fire crews will continue to work and monitor the area.The Alexander Mountain Fire was one of several that blew up that week. The next day, a wildfire—the Stone Canyon Fire—erupted in neighboring Boulder County, destroying five homes and killing one person.
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