Fort Collins, CO – Emergency crews are responding Thursday to a multi-alarm wildfire burning on the west edge of Fort Collins, sending visible smoke into the air near the foothills and prompting an active response from multiple agencies.
According to the Poudre Fire Authority (PFA), firefighters and partner agencies are on scene of a wildfire located at the base of the foothills in the 4400 block of Laporte Avenue, just west of Fort Collins. The fire was significant enough to be classified as a multi-alarm incident, indicating a higher level of response.
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that its Phantom Canyon Wildland Fire Crew is assisting with suppression efforts and urged the public to follow PFA for official updates as conditions evolve.
As of Thursday evening, no official word has been released on evacuations, injuries, or the exact size of the fire. However, smoke could be seen drifting across nearby open space and rural properties, raising concerns for residents in western Fort Collins and surrounding foothill areas.
Fire officials have not yet released information on the cause of the blaze. Dry conditions and seasonal fuels remain a concern across Northern Colorado, particularly along the foothills where grass and brush fires can spread quickly.
Residents are advised to avoid the area near Laporte Avenue to allow emergency vehicles clear access and to remain alert for possible evacuation notices or road closures. Officials stress that conditions can change rapidly during wildland fire incidents.
Updates are expected as crews continue working to contain the fire.
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