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The fire, reported at 1:30 a.m. on August 5th, destroyed the home where it is believed to have originated.
The deceased individual was discovered during a forensic excavation of the rubble.
A person was found dead in a house fire that spread to the surrounding area in the Poudre Canyon on Aug. 5.
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office stated in a news release the fire was reported at 1:30 a.m. Aug. 5 near the Greyrock Trailhead, along Colorado Highway 14.
When crews arrived, the fire was estimated at less than 1 acre and the fire was contained before sunrise. Red flag conditions were present so a wildland firefighting crew stayed at the fire to mop up hot spots and prevent reignition.
The home, which investigators believe was the origin of the fire, was destroyed. Th