Editor’s Note: The story has been updated to reflect new numbers released by the assessor’s office.
DENVER ( KDVR ) — The Alexander Mountain Fire scorched 9,668 acres in Larimer County and destroyed several homes.
While the wildfire is almost fully contained at 91%, the damage it caused is here to stay.
Larimer County family among dozens who lost homes in Alexander Mountain Fire
The Larimer County Assessor’s Office completed a property damage report from the Alexander Mountain Fire on Aug. 4. The report found 52 homes were damaged or lost.
The figure includes 27 destroyed homes, 21 outbuildings and four damaged homes.
Reduced property value for homes damaged in fire
The assessor said that owners impacted by the fire could see reduced property values, which will reduce taxes as they attempt to rebuild.
“In the months ahead, my office will continue to study damages in the Alexander Fire burn scar for any valuation adjustments on impacted properties,” said Larimer County Assessor Bob Overbeck in a press release. “We’ll also be there to assist homeowners while they rebuild.”