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Fort Collins fire: Large blaze off I-25 near Prospect Rd, Colorado, black smoke near CSU; videos
A large fire erupted near I-25 and Prospect Road by Colorado State University on Monday. Multiple crews responded as black smoke billowed over Larimer County.
A large fire broke out off Interstate-25 in Prospect Road, Colorado, on Monday afternoon.
The location of the fire is just off the Colorado State University campus in Colorado's Larimer County. Multiple fire engines are responding to the incident.
The Larimer County Sheriff's Office issued a brief voluntary evacuation order for residents around Prospect Road. But it was lifted after around 25 minutes, the department confirmed in a Facebook post.
Meanwhile, residents around Prospect Road and those passing through the I-25 next to it reported seeing plumes of black some coming from the area.
Many drivers also shared videos of the incident. Here's one video.
As of now, authorities have not provided an update on the incident. It is unclear what caused the fire or if anyone was injured in it.
A massive fire response is underway in the area with multiple engines with the Fort Collis Fire Department responding. A large police presence can also be seen in the area.
Here's another video of the incident:
This story is being updated.
