A wildfire burning in Fort Collins, Colorado, triggered evacuation orders at Fort Fun amusement park on Thursday evening as emergency crews rushed to contain the blaze. Thick smoke from the fire was visible from Interstate 25 and near the Fort Fun amusement park area.
Emergency crews responded to reports of smoke in the 1200 block of East Mulberry Avenue. Poudre Fire Authority said multiple callers contacted 911 after spotting smoke in the area. First responders quickly established operations as the fire spread through brush and vegetation.
Fort Collins Police have warned about emergency activity in the 1500 block of East Mulberry Road and advised drivers to expect delays. Authorities urged people to avoid the area to allow emergency vehicles access.
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Voluntary evacuations issued as fire threatens nearby areas
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office issued voluntary evacuation notices for residents and businesses located south of Highway 14 to Prospect Road and from Timberline Road east to Riverside Avenue.
Emergency alerts instructed residents to gather essential belongings and prepare for possible evacuation if conditions worsened.
Images and videos circulating online showed a large plume of smoke rising above eastern Fort Collins.
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