In Silverthorne, neighbors in the Mesa Cortina area took part in a mock evacuation drill with Summit Fire and EMS on Sunday, practicing what it would take to leave quickly if a wildfire threatens. Neighbors received an alert and had 45 minutes to gather essentials and get out, mirroring real conditions. Kelsey Andersen brought his two sons with him to an evacuation spot, with memories of the Buffalo Mountain Fire in 2018 fresh in his mind. "Based on what water projections are this year, it feels like it's a pretty pertinent thing to do," Andersen said. Residents prepared by packing their cars with everything from documents to family keepsakes.

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