Alexander Mountain Fire
Coverage of Alexander Mountain Fire in the Nexus archive.
- Evacuation resource described as 'Uber for horses' aims to expand as wildfires continue to burn across state
HorseAlert, a non-profit evacuation resource for animals described as 'Uber for horses,' is expanding in Colorado as wildfires persist. The service connects people needing to evacuate equine animals with volunteer drivers, as demonstrated during the 2024 Quarry fire when it helped a family evacuate their donkeys. The organization's CEO emphasizes the need for greater awareness in wildfire-impacted areas.
- Evacuation resource described as 'Uber for horses' aims to expand as wildfires continue to burn across state
HorseAlert, a non-profit evacuation service for equine animals, connects people needing to evacuate horses, donkeys, and mules with volunteer drivers during wildfires in Colorado. The service, described as an 'Uber for horses,' was used during the 2024 Quarry fire to help a woman evacuate her donkeys, highlighting its role in preventing animal loss during emergencies.
- New evidence finds suspect 'could not have started' Alexander Mountain Fire: DA
The arson charge against the suspect in the Alexander Mountain Fire was dismissed after new evidence showed he could not have started the fire, according to the district attorney.
- DA drops arson charge for man accused of starting destructive wildfire west of Loveland
The DA dropped an arson charge against a man accused of starting the Alexander Mountain fire, which burned nearly 10,000 acres and destroyed 50 structures in Larimer County in August 2024. No other arrests have been made in connection to the fire.