Downed power lines spark fire amid 90 mph winds in Fort Collins

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (KKTV) – With such unseasonably warm temperatures, a severe dearth of snowfall, and dry conditions, it’s no secret that fire danger remains high across Colorado.

With that in mind, it’s important to remember how quickly fires can start — and from the slightest spark.

In Fort Collins, a fire that forced evacuations on March 12 has been determined to have been caused by a fallen tree that led to downed power lines…

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