Rear Porch Fire Spreads Into Fort Collins Home

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A rear porch fire extended into a Fort Collins home Thursday afternoon, prompting a swift response from Poudre Fire Authority crews and raising concerns for nearby residents. Firefighters launched an aggressive attack from both the exterior and interior of the home to contain the blaze, and completed a primary search to ensure no occupants were inside at the time of the fire. Authorities have not reported any injuries, and the quick response helped limit further spread of the fire, though the extent of damage has not yet been released.

Why it matters

Structure fires serve as a reminder for residents to maintain working smoke alarms and to have an evacuation plan in place. The incident also highlights the importance of a quick and effective emergency response from local fire departments to minimize damage and protect public safety.

The details

According to Poudre Fire Authority, crews were dispatched at 4:25 p.m. to reports of a porch on fire in the Brookwood Drive area. Engine 10 arrived to find the rear porch fully involved, with flames extending into the residence. Firefighters launched an aggressive attack from both the exterior and interior of the home to contain the blaze.

• Crews were dispatched at 4:25 p.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2026.