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High Park Fire -Evacuation and Roadblock Update 6/17/12

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Department: Sheriff
Release Date: Jun 17, 2012

Contact Information:

Jennifer Hillmann
Public Information Officer
Larimer County Sheriff's Office

In anticipation of potential gusty winds predicted with the Red Flag warning issued for today, a new mandatory evacuation order has been issued for the Hewlett Gulch Subdivision. All residents should evacuate immediately. This evacuation includes: 

Hewlett Gulch Road
Swan
Snow Cliff Road
Deer Meadow Way
Star View Drive
Gobbler's Knob Court
Happy Jack Road
Sara Lane
Mount Mahogany
Rainbows End
Weatherbird Way
Red Tail Trail
Gordon Creek Lane
Wild Mountain Lane
 
96 notices have been sent out regarding this new evacuation. Residents should also be advised to use caution while driving because of heavy smoke in the area.
 
This area runs from the West at the Glacier View 9-12th Filings already evacuated, East to Hewlett Gulch Trail, North to Highway 74E (Redfeather Lakes Road) and south to Highway 14 (Poudre Canyon Rd).
 
In addition, the roadblock on Highway 14 has been moved from Gateway Park back to Ted's Place.  This area is now accessible only to fire personnel until further notice.