In the early morning hours of April 13, Wellington Fire Protection District crews responded to a fully engulfed structure fire near N County Road 17 and W County Road 68. The flames threatened a nearby home but were contained thanks to a rapid response.
At approximately 5:15 a.m., Engine 91, Engine 92, and UCH 223 were dispatched. Engine 92 was first on scene and discovered an outbuilding fully involved in flames. The crew quickly deployed an attack line to halt the fire’s spread, preventing it from reaching the nearby residence. While the home was spared, a propane tank suffered damage in the incident.
Engine 91 soon arrived to assist in extinguishing the fire and performing overhaul. Mutual aid was provided by Poudre Fire Authority (Engine 12, Tender 12, Tender 2, Battalion 1) and a water tender from Nunn. The outbuilding was deemed a total loss.
The fire’s cause remains under investigation by the Wellington Fire Protection District. Thankfully, no injuries were reported—human or animal.
Wellington Fire extends sincere thanks to its partners, including the Poudre Fire Authority, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, and UCHealth, for their assistance.
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