Milo Gladstein
The County Road 21 wildfire could be seen from North Overland Trail Sept. 9.
Poudre fire authorities responded to a fire approximately 600-800 acres in size around 4 p.m. Thursday near North Taft Lane north of U.S. Highway 287. Rebecca Clark, public information officer for the Poudre Fire Authority, said 80 personnel were dispatched Thursday night toward the south flank of the fire to provide structural protection as the wind shifted from the north.
“We are bringing two more task forces, which are made up of different units along with a task force leader to get more resources,” Clark said. “(We’re) hoping to get six engines for each.” The fire is about 30% contained as of Friday morning. Air quality in the area has fluctuated throughout the day.
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