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Burnett Gulch Fire is now 100% contained, officials say

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Voluntary evacuation orders that were issued in an area of Larimer County due to a wildfire have been lifted, officials said early Tuesday morning.

Regular activities can resume in the area, according to a NOCO alert.

The wildfire is being called the Burnett Gulch Fire. According to a NOCO alert, the voluntary evacuations were ordered for residents along Lonestar Road and Stagecoach Trail. You can see a map below.

The Pinewood Springs Fire Protection District on Monday said the Lyons Fire Protection district and Larimer County Sheriff's Office were working on the wildfire, which was about 1.75 miles east of Pinewood Springs.

In an update around 9:43 a.m. Monday, the U.S. Forest Service said the fire was at 3.4 acres and crews were making progress on ahandline around the fire.

Officials said Tuesday that the Burnett Gulch Fire is now 100% contained and mop up efforts continue.