Evacuations lifted for fire near Fort Collins in Northern Colorado A fire that prompted mandatory evacuations for a neighborhood near Fort Collins in Northern Colorado has been contained, with the evacuation orders lifted just before 1 p.m. The Larimer County Office of Emergency Management confirmed the evacuations were issued for Terry Lake Road south to Vine Drive, extending to Highway 287 west to North Overland Trail. The incident occurred in the area of Laporte within Larimer County. Fire officials identified the blaze as the Starry Fire. While the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation, emergency responders worked swiftly to ensure the safety of residents and minimize property damage. The evacuation order was lifted after crews confirmed the fire was fully extinguished and no immediate threats to nearby communities remained. The incident prompted significant traffic disruptions, with Interstate 25 closed in both directions between Fort Collins and the Wyoming State Line. Local authorities advised drivers to avoid the affected areas and follow alternative routes. Additionally, the Poudre Fire Authority reported that the fire response involved multiple agencies coordinating efforts to manage the situation effectively. Other recent developments in the region include the arrest of three individuals in Fort Collins following the discovery of a man’s body inside a vehicle. A multi-car crash involving a truck fire also led to the shutdown of US Highway 80 in Kaufman County, with emergency crews working to clear the area and assist injured parties. In Lake Elsinore, two men were arrested for impersonating law enforcement officers, while Los Angeles County deputies are investigating arson suspects linked to a fire in Paramount.#fort_collins #poudre_fire_authority #larimer_county #terry_lake_road #starry_fire
