Wildfire Near Livermore Threatening Structures
LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - Firefighters are battling a brush fire that broke out Sunday afternoon in Larimer County.
The fire is burning near the town of Livermore near the Mill Creek Subdivision north of County Road 80C and east of County Road 59.
The fire was estimated at approximately 300 acres Monday morning.
#StarwoodFire Update: The fire still approx 300 acres & slowly moving NW. There are now over 120 personnel on the ground fighting the fire.
— Larimer Sheriff (@LarimerSheriff) September 5, 2016
More images #StarwoodFire Sunday. Larimer Cty Mill Creek Subdivision just south of WY state line E of CR59. #cofire pic.twitter.com/nI2QQAw1PT
— Rob McClure ???????? (@RobCBS4) September 5, 2016
Approximately 30 structures are currently threatened and residents in the area have been evacuated as a precaution.
The fire is said to be about 10 percent contained.
It's believed the fire was caused by lightning.
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