Small wildfire prompts pre-evacuation notices in Larimer County

Posted on: 3:52 pm, July 3, 2012, by David Mitchell, updated on: 06:47pm, July 3, 2012

Mill Creek Fire. Larimer County. July 3, 2012.

July 3 6:45PM: Larimer County Sheriff’s Office says 2 1/2 acres burned as a result of a lightning strike. Mop up is in progress and a crew will watch the area overnight.

July 3 5PM: Per Larimer Sheriff…Pre-Evacuation notice for Mill Creek Fire has been lifted. Containment is expected around 9:00 p.m. tonight.

July 3 4:45PM: Wildland fire crews are battling a new wildfire in Larimer County which has prompted a pre-evacuation notice for residents of the Mill Creek subdivision.

The fire was estimated to be three acres as of 4 p.m. and is burning north of County Road 80C and east of County Road 59 near Livermore.

Officials say residents of 29 homes need to be ready to leave if ordered.

A Single Engine Air Tanker and a helicopter have been ordered. LCSO Emergency Services along with Livermore Fire are on scene.

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