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Lewstone Fire northwest of Fort Collins 100% contained, evacuations lifted

The Lewstone Fire was holding at 165 acres on Monday.

LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. — Evacuations have been lifted for the Lewstone Fire that broke out in Larimer County Saturday afternoon – the fire is now 100% contained, officials said. 

The Larimer County Sheriff's Office said the Lewstone Fire northwest of Fort Collins was estimated at 165 acres on Sunday, with no containment.

On Monday, the sheriff's office said the fire was holding at 165 acres with 12% containment.

The Larimer County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday said 45 personnel will be on scene Wednesday for continued mop-up.

Full 9NEWS coverage of wildfires in Colorado can be found here.

It was burning between Highway 14 and Rist Canyon Road, about 3 1/2 miles west of U.S. 287, according to the sheriff's office.

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