WELLINGTON, Colo. — Mandatory evacuations that were issued for residents east of Wellington due to a wildfire burning in the area have been lifted.
Residents along N. County Road 3, north of E. County Road 56 to E. County Road 64 were ordered to evacuate immediately due to the blaze shortly after 3:30 p.m. Monday.
Watch the latest in the video player below:
The fire, dubbed the County Road 64 Fire, burned about 70 acres before it was contained, according to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office.
Residents were urged to text LCEVAC to 888777 for updates.
Evacuations were lifted just before 4:30 p.m.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Denver7 is committed to making a difference in our community by standing up for what's right, listening, lending a helping hand and following through on promises. See that work in action, in the videos above.
