Cameron Peak, Mullen Fires Burning Over Combined 240,000 Acres
The fires that are less than 30 miles away from each other currently cover 244,214 acres. Officials have expressed concern that the fires may merge into a mega fire.
Cameron Peak Fire
Cameron Peak Fire in Danger of Merging With Mullen Fire
Officials monitoring the Cameron Peak Fire gave an update via Facebook Live on September 30 about the growth of the wildfire in Northern Colorado.
Cameron Peak Fire Grows Past 125,000 Acres
The fire is at 125,006 acres with 21 percent contained.
Crews Rescue Dog From Cameron Peak Fire, Reunite With Owner
Rosie the dog got lost during evacuations.
Cameron Peak Fire Grows Over 120,000 Acres, Containment Lost
As ash rained down heavy once again on Northern Colorado, the Cameron Peak Fire was spreading throughout nearby terrain.
Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Alert for Cheyenne, SE Wyoming
"Heavy smoke from local wildfires in Colorado and Wyoming plus the west coast may cause health effects to sensitive groups"
Cameron Peak Fire Now Colorado’s 3rd Worst Ever at 111,114 Acres
The fire forced mandatory evacuations of Red Feather Lakes, Crystal Lakes and Glacier View on Friday.
VIDEO: Monday Flight Shows Cameron Peak Fire Still Burning Strong
A Monday (Sept. 21) flight shows just how bad the "thumb" of the fire is still burning and smoking up.
Natrona County Firefighters Helping With Mullen, Cameron Peak Fires
Fire Captain Darek Pepple, Firefighter Derek Higgins and Firefighter Chris Weaver are headed to the Mullen Fire in a brush unit.
Cameron Peak Fire Reaches 15% Containment
That's up from 8% containment on Thursday, as the fire continues to be boxed in by firefighters.