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Mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders, issued Wednesday morning in response to the Cougar Run Fire , have been lifted.At 6:53 a.m. Wednesday, people south of Carter Lake were instructed to leave immediately to ensure safety.
A voluntary evacuation order was also issued for residents in the area of Blue Mountain and Spring Valley, west of Carter Lake. They have since been allowed to return.The Cougar Run fire burned an estimated 3.5 acres, according to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office. It was originally projected to be 10 acres in size, but has been deemed 100% contained.A helicopter was ordered to attack the fire from above, in addition to the Berthoud, Loveland and Colorado Division of Fire Prevention crews on scene. Boat operations have returned to normal at the south shore, according to Larimer County Natural Resources, with the ramp reopening after closing for several hours. The Sundance Trail is also accessible again. Visitors may resume regular recreation including boating, paddling, fishing hiking and day use, Larimer County Natural Resources said. For a more detailed map of the affected area and more details, click here.
Berthoud Wildfire Blue Mountain Boulder Wildfire Carter Lake Colorado Division Of Fire Prevention Cougar Run Fire County Road 31 LCSO Larimer County Sheriff's Office
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