Fort Collins Blaze Engulfs Vegetation, Forces Evacuation at Fort Fun Amusement Park

A fast-moving fire in Fort Collins prompted evacuation orders Thursday evening at Fort Fun amusement park.

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A wildfire in Fort Collins, Colorado, has prompted evacuation orders at Fort Fun amusement park as emergency crews rush to contain the blaze.

Thick smoke from the fire was visible from Interstate 25 and near the Fort Fun amusement park area.

Emergency crews responded to reports of smoke in the 1200 block of East Mulberry Avenue, where multiple callers contacted 911 after spotting smoke in the area.

First responders quickly established operations as the fire spread through brush and vegetation.

The Larimer County Sheriff's Office issued voluntary evacuation notices for residents and businesses located south of Highway 14 to Prospect Road and from Timberline Road east to Riverside Avenue.

Emergency alerts instructed residents to gather essential belongings and prepare for possible evacuation if conditions worsened.