Fire crews worked through Thursday night into Friday morning to contain and monitor a wildfire burning in west Fort Collins.
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According to the Poudre Fire Authority, the Ponds Fire prompted evacuation orders Thursday afternoon after igniting near the 1200 block of Catalpa Pl. and the Maxwell Natural Area. The evacuation orders have since been lifted.
Crews worked to establish containment lines as the fire spread to about eight acres. Aircraft were also used to help control the fire.
Officials say one firefighter received second-degree burns and was transported to the hospital.
Once the fire was contained, crews remained on scene to extinguish hotspots.
Along with the Poudre Fire Authority, the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Larimer County Emergency Services, and the Wellington Fire Protection District assisted in containing the fire.
So far, there is no word on what caused the fire.
The National Weather Service says there is a Red Flag Warning in the Fort Collins area for Friday. That means strong winds, along with low humidity, are expected throughout the day, creating an extreme wildfire risk.
