Crews called to 2-alarm fire at Colorado Springs apartment complex
The Colorado Springs Fire Department has been called to a 2-alarm fire at the Ridgeview Place Apartments on Knoll Lane northeast of Palmer Park.
Fire officials say that 10 residents have been displaced. No human injuries have been reported but two cats died in the blaze.
The fire broke out just before 5 p.m. at the complex at 3475 Knoll Lane.
An update from CSFD says that the fire had destroyed an eight-plex apartment building and all eight units have been affected.
KRDO is on the scene and will update this article as more information becomes available.
Rear of structure. Crews made entry view ground ladders to all livable space. Primary search revealed no occupants but, 2 cats have perished. #knollfire pic.twitter.com/m51Yujzkxq
— CSFD PIO (@CSFDPIO) August 28, 2019 8-plex apartment fire knocked down. More info to come and CP Vaughan will address media ASAP. Media may gather on Knoll west of command post on grass. pic.twitter.com/YTCcKo75nS
— CSFD PIO (@CSFDPIO) August 27, 2019 3475 Knoll LN. Working two alarm fire
— CSFD PIO (@CSFDPIO) August 27, 2019