WELLINGTON, Colo. — Mandatory evacuations have been lifted for a wildfire burning north of Wellington in northern Colorado.
Evacuations were ordered for north CR 7 east to Interstate 25 from mile markers 281 to 288, and east CR 82 (Buckeye) south to east CR 70 (Owl Canyon).
Larimer County, CO - Wildfire - Mandatory Evacuations
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06-26-2024 15:08:21 Larimer County, CO - Wildfire Mandatory Evacuations ordered for N CR 7 East to I-25 from MM 281- 288 and E CR 82 (Buckeye) south to E CR 70 (Owl Canyon). EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY. Evacate south on N CR 7.
A map of the evacuation area can be found below:
The grassfire, which is burning near the I-25/Buckeye exit, is 5 acres and 90% contained according to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office. Crews are mopping up at this time.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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