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    Mandatory evacuation lifted after wildfire reported in Northern Colorado

    By CBSColorado.com Staff,

    3 days ago

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    Mandatory evacuation issued after wildfire reported in Larimer County 00:30

    A mandatory evacuation has been lifted for part of Larimer County due to a wildfire. It's about eight miles north of Wellington.

    Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority said that a mandatory evacuation was 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).

    The agency encouraged those affected to evacuate south on N CR 7.

    Officials said Poudre Fire crews fought the wildfire alongside the Wellington Fire Protection District.

    An update was issued around 4:38 p.m. that the evacuation was lifted for north Wellington and residents can return to their homes.

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