DENVER - On October 15, 2024, Governor Polis issued an Executive Order to memorialize the September 16  verbal declaration of disaster emergency to provide support and resources in response to the Pearl Fire in Larimer County. The Executive Order also memorializes the Governor’s verbal authorization to employ unarmed Colorado National Guard members, if needed, to coordinate fire suppression response, consequence management, mitigation, and recovery efforts. As of September 30, 2024, the fire was 95% contained and burned 128 acres. No structures were destroyed during the fire.