Larimer County responds to a wildfire in the Blue Mountain area around 4 p.m.
The wildfire is reported to have started in the area of Vision Way and County Road 37E in the Blue Mountain area resulting in evacuations.
Within 43 minutes, Larimer County OEM expanded the evacuation area to to include Dakota Ridge Road and Chimney Hallow Road.
An evacuation point has been established at Lifebridge Church, located at 10345 Ute Highway in Longmont.
Those in the area can text the word LCEVAC to 888777 to get immediate updates.
A map of the mandatory evacuation area can be found here.