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3 wildfires reported in Larimer County are now extinguished

A large amount of lightning strikes were also reported around the same time, according to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office.

LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. — Three new wildfires that were reported in an area southwest of Ted's Place Wednesday afternoon have been 100% contained and extinguished, according to a tweet from the Larimer County Sheriff's Office (LCSO).

The fires were not related to the Lewstone Fire which burned about 165 acres nearby and is now 100% contained, the agency said.

Poudre Fire announced the Picnic Fire is 100% contained, along with the second and third fires located in the area southwest of Highway 287 and Highway 14.  

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LCSO said around the time the fires were reported there were also numerous reports of lightning strikes in the same area.

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