This week: live from the front lines of the Lake Christine Fire . Joining host Alycin Bektesh are Aspen Times reporter Scott Condon, David Krause editor of the Aspen Times, Craig Turpin, photojournalist with Aspen Daily News, and Aspen Public Radio’s Christin Kay.

Jennifer Costich is the public information officer for the Type 2 incident response team currently staged at the Eagle County Community Center in El Jebel.

Earlier today Governor John Hickenlooper appeared with Senator Cory Gardener and Representative Scott Tipton at the Lake Christine Fire Command center to express their appreciation for ground crews despite limited resources.

The Lake Christine Fire grew significantly on July 4th, due to erratic outflow winds, extremely dry fuels and low relative humidity. Three homes have been reported as destroyed.

The most up to date information can be found here . Basalt and all communities up valley should be prepared for power outages. Beginning Thursday additional state resources were directed to the Lake Christine Fire. Food and shelter is available at Basalt and Roaring Fork high schools.

A wildfire started at the Lake Christine Shooting Range Tuesday evening and spread across the hillsides above Basalt. As of 9 p.m. that evening, the fire had spread to an estimated 50 to 60 acres and had not been contained by crews from Carbondale, Snowmass, Aspen, Rifle and the Upper Colorado River Fire.

Mandatory evacuations are still in place for Missouri Heights and the El Jebel Trailer Park. The two evacuation sites are currently at Basalt and Roaring Fork High School. Reporter Wyatt Orme spoke to Mary Robertson, who had to evacuate last night.

There are health risks associated with the smoke and ash. Particulate matter in the air can exacerbate and cause health problems for those in areas affected by smoke and ash.

The APR News Team is bringing live updates every 30 minutes from the field.

Colorado Mountain College (CMC) is bracing for flat, or even declining enrollment this coming school year. A strong economy is to blame.