Mandatory evacuations were lifted Monday night for the Sedona Hills area, northeast of Carter Lake, after a wildfire burned about 12.2 acres.
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office initially reported the fire just after 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Crews remained on the scene overnight to ensure the fire was contained. Smoke is expected to still be visible on Tuesday.
To combat the fire, the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control sent a DFPC Multi-Mission Aircraft, Type 1 helicopter and other aviation to the area to assist with the situation.
Berthoud Fire Protection District reported the aircraft helped slow the spread of the fire while crews on the ground created containment lines.
According to NOCO Alert, the Red Cross is opened an evacuation center and pets were welcomed at the NOCO Humane Larimer Campus during the evacuation.
So far, crews have not determined the cause of the fire.
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