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Hazmat situation forced evacuation at Fort Collins apartment building Friday morning

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Posted at 7:57 AM, Feb 24, 2023
and last updated 2023-02-24 12:34:32-05

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — A building in a Fort Collins apartment complex was under a mandatory evacuation order due to a hazmat situation Friday morning.

Building B was evacuated at the Fox Meadows apartments, according to a 7:35 a.m. alert from the Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority. The apartment is located at 3626 S. Timberline Road.

The Fort Collins Police Department said a person was in crisis and threatening self-harm with chemicals. At 9:09 a.m., police said a person was found inside the apartment and is safe. The person was able to walk out and was provided medical attention.

The evacuation order was lifted at 9:22 a.m.

The Poudre Fire Authority, which also responded to the scene, ensured the building was safe so people could return to their homes.

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