The Cedar Spring Reservoir in Northern Colorado has played a large role in fighting fires in Larimer County. Now, it's in need of costly repairs.
At Storm Mountain, the views are stunning, the air is peaceful, and the community is strong.
"Incredible people, incredible neighbors," said Dean Grieve. "It's the kind of place when you come home, you exhale."
But it's also a community that's come together in the face of tragedy . The Alexander Mountain fire burned nearly 10,000 acres and destroyed close to 30 homes in July and August of last year.
Satellite image captured on July 29, 2024, shows the Alexander Mountain fire near Loveland. Gallo Images/Orbital Horizon/Copernicus Sentinel Data 2024 via Getty Images
"One of the scariest situations I've ever been in," Grieve added.
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