Pearl Fire 2024

At 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, the US Forest Service Type 3 Incident Management Team took command of the Pearl Fire. The fire is located approximately 5 miles northwest of Red Feather Lakes. Larimer County Sheriff's Office determined that the fire originated on private property and was human caused.

Multiple air resources dropped water and fire retardant throughout the week. Over 300 ground resources were ordered. Hot and dry conditions persisted throughout most of the week. Rain and cooler temperatures moved over the fire area on Saturday, Sept. 21, bringing cooler and wetter conditions.  

As of Sept. 21, all evacuation orders for the Pearl Fire have been lifted. For evacuation information visit https://www.nocoalert.org/ or text LCEVAC to 888777. Larimer County Information can be found at https://www.larimer.gov/pearl-fire.