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Evacuations lifted for wildfire burning north of Wellington

Evacuations lifted for wildfire burning north of Wellington
Mandatory evacuations in place for wildfire burning north of Wellington
Wildfire burning north of Wellington 6-26-24
Wildfire burning north of Wellington 6-26-24
Wildfire burning north of Wellington 6-26-24
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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).

A map of the evacuation area can be found below:

Wildfire burning north of Wellington 6-26-24

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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