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Greyrock Trail Opens Following Hewlett Fire, Some Smoke Might Still Be Visible

Kevin Mussman — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 21:48:03 +0000

Greyrock Trail northwest of Fort Collins is reopening as of Friday, June 1, 2012. The Hewlett Gulch Trail is closed for today as crews work in the burned area. The US Forest Service released information Friday afternoon that crews are still working areas near the burn area of the Hewlett Fire where there are some hot spots.

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The Hewlett Fire is 7,689 Acres and 45% Contained

Susan Moore — Sat, 19 May 2012 16:10:19 +0000

All evacuations and the Highway 14 road closure were lifted as of 7 p.m. Friday. Everyone is reminded that there is still fire, firefighters and firefighting equipment in the area. Drive slowly; watch out.

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Hewlett Fire 45 Percent Contained as of Friday Evening

Kevin Mussman — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:40:46 +0000

Some good news regarding the Hewlett Fire this evening. The U.S. Forest Service reports that the fire is now 45 percent contained as of this evening and at 7:00 p.m. the remaining evacuations and the Highway 14 Road Closure that was in place, will both be lifted.

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Charges Expected for Fort Collins Resident Accused of Starting Hewlett Fire

Kevin Mussman — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:25:31 +0000

Within the last hour we have received information that the U.S. Forest Service has issued a citation to James J. Weber of Fort Collins for starting the Hewlett Fire. Weber faces a $300 fine plus a $25 processing fee. The Forest Service will also pursue Weber for restitution.

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Hewlett Fire Now 11 Percent Contained, Some Evacuations Still in Place

Kevin Mussman — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:46:53 +0000

The Hewlett Fire is now 11 percent contained and about 7,673 acres, according to the Forest Service. Evacuations remain in place for 15 homes along Highway 14 from Greyrock Trailhead to North Poudre diversion dam.

Over 500 firefighters are working the fire along with air-fighting efforts. Today's warm weather and predicted thunderstorms could potentially cause the fire to grow.

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Latest on Hewlett Fire – Now 7,300 Acres

Susan Moore — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:47:22 +0000

The Hewlett Fire northwest of Fort Collins in the Poudre Canyon is now 7,300 acres. Meanwhile, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office has lifted a mandatory evacuation order for 65 homes in the area of Bonner Springs Ranch Road, Deer Valley Road, Obenchain Road, Ingleside Road. The mandatory evacuation for the 15 homes along Highway 14 from the Greyrock Trailhead to the North Poudre diversion dam (approx. mile markers 113 to 115) is still in effect.

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City of Greeley's Water Supply Could by Threatened by Hewlett Fire

Kevin Mussman — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:03:26 +0000

The Hewlett Fire northwest of Fort Collins has grown to approach Greeley’s Milton Seaman Reservoir. The Forest Service has evacuated city buildings, including the home of the reservoir caretakers there. The Milton Seaman Reservoir provides water for the City of Greeley and there is potential for the water supply to be affected.

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More Evacuations Ordered as Hewlett Fire Spreads

Kevin Mussman — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:57:56 +0000

The Hewlett Fire northwest of Fort Collins continues to spread and more evacuations have been ordered this afternoon.

The Larimer County Sheriff's Office has issued a mandatory evacuation order for 65 homes in the area of Bonner Springs Ranch Road, Deer Valley Road, Obenchain Road, Ingleside Road, and 15 homes on Highway 14 from the Greyrock Trailhead to the North Poudre diversion dam (approx. mile markers 113 to 115). All residents are asked to evacuate immediately.

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The Hewlett Gulch Fire Has Grown 500%; Updates and Health Warning's

D Dennison — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:01:36 +0000

I remember just Monday I was telling you that the fire was at 103 acres, then yesterday that number jumped to 982 and today I have to report that it has grown 500% overnight. Put on your rain dance northern Colorado.

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Hewlett Gulch Fire Up to 5,000 Acres

Paul Wozniak — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:59:34 +0000

The Hewlett Gulch fire grew in size over night from about 1,000 to about 5,000 acres. Highway 14 could be closed from time to time today to facilitate fire fighting. Officials have also released an air quality health advisory because of excessive smoke in the atmosphere. Detailed information on the fire can be found at http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2863/ [...]

Hewlitt Gulch Flaring Up This Afternoon

D Dennison — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:32:00 +0000

The dry weather and wind are not helping firefighters calm the Hewlitt Gulch fire in the Poudre Canyon.

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Firefighters Begin to Get Some Containment on the Hewlett Fire West of Fort Collins

Kevin Mussman — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:30:20 +0000

Firefighters are gaining some control of the Hewlett Fire burning about 20 miles northwest of Fort Collins in Poudre Canyon. The fire is estimated to be about 400 acres and has burned open timber, brush and grass. Fire crews are making some progress on the south and southeast sides of the fire.

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Hewlett Fire Burning West of Fort Collins in Poudre Canyon

Kevin Mussman — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:25:03 +0000

There is a fire burning tin Poudre Canyon west of Fort Collins, it started about 1 p.m. Monday afternoon. The Hewlett Fire is estimated to be about 150-200 acres and is located northeast of Hewlett Gulch Trailhead, north of Highway 14 in the Poudre Canyon. Smoke is visible in and around Fort Collins, Loveland and Wellington.

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