by Blaine Howerton | NorthFortyNews.com
LAPORTE, CO (April 22, 2025) — Firefighters from Poudre Fire Authority and the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office successfully contained a second-alarm wildland fire northwest of Fort Collins on Tuesday afternoon after it scorched approximately 17 acres near the 4300 block of West County Road 54G.
Just before noon, crews were dispatched to the scene, where flames were reported to be 15 to 20 feet high. Multiple teams worked aggressively to build and reinforce fire lines, extinguish active flames, and eliminate remaining hot spots.
By 1:50 p.m., the fire was fully contained. Fortunately, no injuries were reported and no structures were damaged. The cause was determined to be accidental and human-caused, and one citation was issued by the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office.
Timeline of Key Events:
- Just before 12 PM – Fire ignites in the 4300 block of W. County Rd. 54G.
- 12:31 PM – Mandatory evacuations ordered for nearby homes.
- 12:42 PM – Voluntary evacuations advised for Laporte neighborhoods near the Poudre River and Highway 287.
- 1:35 PM – Voluntary evacuations lifted.
- 1:40 PM – Mandatory evacuations lifted.
- 1:50 PM – Fire declared fully contained.
Although the fire is out, emergency vehicles and crews remain in the area as part of the standard post-fire monitoring and safety procedures.
Community Safety Reminder:
For future emergency alerts, residents can text LCEVAC to 888777 and visit www.nocoalert.org to view current maps and official updates.