Fire near the Historic Platte River (Lower North Fork Fire)

NEW NUMBER INFO

An additional telephone number for affected residents within the Lower North Fork Fire evacuation zone has been set up. If the original telephone number, 720-454-4968 is busy, please call 303-271-4930 to set up an appointment.

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Good news-- Winds are not expected to be as strong on Saturday for firefighters at the Lower North Fork Fire. Winds will pick up more on Sunday.

285 Bound Alerts wrote: Scanner team heard that they are going to allow trash pick up vehicles in the areas where residents are allowed.

That's great! During the Snaking Fire they didn't allow trash or mail service, but the media had free run of the place.

Bennet on the fire.

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The containment line is now at 70%.

They changed the wind forecast too. At the 4:00 briefing they said winds are going to be higher and earlier than previously forecast. Red Flag Warning goes into effect at noon Saturday. They said it could be similar to Monday's weather that kicked up the fire.

From the sheriff's blog.

http://www.jeffcosheriff1.blogspot.com/

Please everyone be careful no new fires and let's hope the lines hold on this one.

Thanks for all the info everyone.

Due to the National Weather Service forecast residents in the region near the fire are asked to remain prepared and vigilant.

You can view the announcement here: ( http://jeffcosheriff1.blogspot.com/2012 ... ecast.html )

There is no new evacuation order going out at this time but residents around the fire perimeter should take the responsible steps to be prepared to leave the area if necessary.

Residents are also asked to avoid the area near the fire perimeter as much as possible in order to allow emergency vehicles clear and safe access to the fire region. Should fire conditions change first responders will need safe and rapid access to the fire area.

Safety is our top priority. Do your part to remain responsibly prepared, informed and safe.

The Incident Management Team will remain in close contact with the National Weather Service (NWS) and will be notified immediately should the weather forecast change. We will continue to use every avenue available to us to disperse any information that is pertinent to your safety.

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Jefferson County is opening the Lower North Fork Fire Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Conifer tomorrow to assist residents whose homes and property are damaged by the fire.

The Fire Disaster Recovery Center is a one-stop location for community members to go for assistance and recovery information regarding the Lower North Fork Wildfire.

There will be agencies, departments and organizations available to answer questions; and there will be written information for community members to take for future reference.

For more information, call 303-271-4919.

Times for the DRC:
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, March 31, and Sunday, April 1
9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday, April 2

Location: West Jefferson Middle School, 9449 West Barnes Avenue, Conifer, Colorado

The Jefferson County Commissioners have invited several agencies, departments and organizations to participate. The following have confirmed that they will have representatives at the Disaster Recovery Center:


American Red Cross

Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Emergency Management and Division of Local Government

Colorado Department of Natural Resources

Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Insurance and local insurance carriers

Colorado Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (COVOAD)
Jefferson Center for Mental Health

Jefferson County Building Division

Jefferson County Commissioners and County Administrator

Jefferson County Human Services

Jefferson County Public Health

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control

Mountain Resource Center

Salvation Army


The Church of the Brethren will provide child care to community members while at the Disaster Recovery Center.