Sedona Hills Fire evacuations lifted, fire contained
CBS News
Last updated: May 12, 2026
A wildfire that recently ignited in Northern Colorado has been successfully contained by fire crews. As a result of the containment, all mandatory evacuation orders have been rescinded, allowing residents to return to their homes.
- The wildfire, initially estimated to be approximately 12 acres in size, prompted evacuation measures for nearby residents as a precautionary step. Firefighting efforts were deployed to control and extinguish the blaze. Officials confirmed the fire has now been fully contained, meaning it is no longer actively spreading. The successful containment has led to the lifting of all evacuation orders. This means that residents who were previously required to leave their properties are now permitted to return. The area affected was limited to an estimated 12 acres. No further details regarding the cause of the fire or the full extent of any damage were provided in the initial report. The containment signifies the immediate threat to the community has been neutralized.
