Smoke from the Alexander Mountain Fire burning west of Loveland continues to spread in the sky over Larimer County. People driving on U.S. Highway 34 could see the plumes of smoke while crew continue to fight the fire Tuesday, July 30.

Smoke from the Alexander Mountain Fire has spread over the areas surrounding the fire. Crews continue the fight the flames beyond the ridge west of Loveland July 30.

The smoke from the Alexander Mountain Fire burning near U.S. Highway 34 in Larimer County Tuesday, July 30. More than 200 emergency personell have responded to the fire since it was first reported monday morning and residents in the areas surrounding the fire are under mandatory evacuation orders.

Smoke and from the Alexander Mountain Fire can be seen over the ridge in the residential area just east of the fire off of U.S. Highway 34 July 30.

Smoke from the Alexander Mountain fire can be seen rising into the sky from the Devil’s Backbone area off of U.S. Highway 34 west of Loveland Tuesday, July 30.

Smoke and flames from the Alexander Mountain Fire can be seen over the trees in the residential area just east of the fire off of U.S. Highway 34 July 30.

Flames and smoke from the Alexander Mountain Fire could be seen from part of Fort Collins in the evening Tuesday July 30.

Smoke and flames from the Alexander Mountain Fire visible from Fort Collins Tuesday, July 30.

The Alexander Mountain Fire as seen from a building near the Old Town area of Fort Collins Tuesday, July 30. The fire spread to cover 5,080 acres by 5 p.m. Tuesday after it was first reported Monday morning.