Firefighters are finally beginning to make some progress against the High Park wildfire, Colorado's third largest ever so far. Lighter winds have allowed over 1,200 firefighters, 10 air tankers and 14 helicopters to bring the containment level to around 10%, with more progress expected today. But it will still be many days before this fire is considered contained and much longer than that - perhaps months - before it is completely controlled. Rough, inaccessible terrain, near-drought conditions and strong, unpredictable winds make this a difficult and dangerous job, but one of the recurring stories is the extreme dedication and bravery of those fighting to save lives and homes.

So far, this devastating fire has burned over 46,000 acres, destroyed at least 118 homes, with numbers expected to climb from there, and has claimed one life. Over 2,000 have been evacuated, but shifting winds allowed some residents to return to their homes yesterday, with several other areas expected to re-open today. However, the fire is now threatening some new areas, and pre-evacuation notices have been delivered to two additional areas northwest of Fort Collins.

Fellow AR member Chris Hardy, his wife Pat and their doggie Cache were evacuated Saturday for the second time this year, and still have no word on their home in Poudre Canyon - as of the community meeting last night, the situation there was "too dynamic" to report on structure losses or let residents back in. They're hopeful of getting some news later today.

High Park Fire June 13, 2012

The picture above is what sunset looked like last night - the actively burning area spreads almost the entire width of the photograph, and the lower foothills are shrouded in smoke. The photo below shows one of the most active fire areas yesterday afternoon.

High Park Fire June 13, 2012

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Hello Dick and thanks for the update. You have so often been in my thoughts. Please tell Chris that he and his family are in my thoughts too.

4:31pm • #11
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Dick, this has been so sad to hear about and watch on the news.  Fort Collins is one of my favorite places to visit, I think Justin and I have visited 6 or so times this year so far.  I so thankful for all the firefighters and their efforts to put out the fire and wish them the best.  Thank you for such a thorough update and stay safe my friend!  --Krystal

4:47pm • #12
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Thanks for the update.  You and Mary stay safe.  Top photo looks like something from Apocalypse Now.

5:57pm • #13
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10% is better than nothing.  Maybe now they can take the opportunity and start getting on top of this for you guys.

Good Luck.

6:40pm • #14
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Hi Dick, Thanks for the updat on the devasting fire and I surely do hope that they can get this under control soon. Devastaing tragedy.
7:01pm • #15
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Dick, I can not say enough the heroic fire fighter's deserve kudos, Five Days non stop working trying to contain this scary Fire! Stay safe our prayers are with you!

7:02pm • #16

Godspeed to you guys out there - be safe!

7:23pm • #17
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Dick, this is terrible and I agree with Endre, the firefighters deserve honors for keeping the fire from burning more homes. I heard a lady today who said it came within 200 yards of her house. Wow.

Sharon

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Dick and Mary. It is just heartbreaking watching the homes and the areas we love go up in flames. God speed to all the volunteers, firefighters and homeowners in the area. Your pain is felt and our prayers here in Arizona are with you all.

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There have been way too many fires, tornadoes, hurricanes and floods over the past few years.  So many people have lost everything.  It really makes you appreciate what you have and how lucky we are to live where we do.  Our prayers are with those affected and with those police and firefighters that help to protect them.

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I'm following this fire, as I went through there last October.  Stay safe.

2:10am • #21
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Good Morning Dick, It is good to hear you are ok, I think of you every time it comes on the news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to keep you all safe. 

4:44am • #22
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Thanks for keeping us updated, Dick. Your pictures show the incredible scale this monster has become. We are all praying for those in harm's way and for some beneficial moisture. Stay safe.

6:54am • #23
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Dick, we've been watching this on the news. We are thinking about all the people this has affected. Hopefully, it will get contained soon. Keep safe!

6:57am • #24

Thanks for the update Dick. It would make me feel a little nervous and vulnerable to live in an area like that.

7:03am • #25
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Fire is no respecter of persons, places or things...These boys have their hands full...thank you for sharing

7:30am • #26
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Dick-  Thanks so much for the mention and the great updates on the fire for our AR colleagues!  I've been a bit distracted and haven't posted much since I was interrupted in the middle of my tenth FAQ by the power outage and evacuation order!!  We did get some great news last night that our Little House on the Poudre still stands.  Perhaps of even greater relief is that my '67 Ford Bronco is also unscathed.  Funny how that became the sentimental focus for me since we were unable to move it to safety the night we were evacuated.  No word on when we can return home.  There are numerous fire engines at various points all along the highway with hose lines in the river pumping and spraying water on hot spots.

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Dick - and Chris good to hear the updates from both of you.  Chris I'm so glad you're house and bronco make it through.  You've been on our minds all week and we keep following the news.  Stay safe!

11:19am • #28
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I know that everyone in Colorado has my best thoughts and prayers.  It must be the most helpless feeling in the world.  Stay safe!

6:47pm • #29
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Dick, I have been thinking of you every time I see the news and their reports on the fire in your community and the fires in southern New Mexico as well. Living in the West has its blessing in spite of what Mother Nature delivers ever so unexpectedly in our lives. Know I'm praying for rain to soak our mountain communities. Stay safe and keep us posted.

7:37pm • #30

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