Overnight house fire in Colorado Springs reportedly caused by explosion
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- An overnight house fire called for fire crews in Colorado Springs, just a block away from Memorial Park. It happened at 929 E Vermijo Ave, according to the Colorado Springs Fire Department.
First responders say neighbors called in the fire saying they had heard an explosion.
The CSFD Public Informant Officer shared an update on Twitter, about 30 minutes after alerting the community. The tweet said the home was fully involved when 25 firefighters arrived, but they were able to put it out quickly.
#ColoradoSpringsFire. #workingfire
— CSFD PIO (@CSFDPIO) February 16, 2022
935 E VERMIJO AV
Map E17
Radio FIRE1.CSFD
SFIR SINGLE RESD
Report 22066102
Time 01:07:10
Firefighters said the home was vacant when they arrived. They were able to contact the occupants of the home, who let them know everyone made it out safely.
The home is a total loss, and the investigation into the explosion is underway.
