Update on structure fire in La Junta: Fire ruled suspicious
LA JUNTA, Colo. (KRDO) -- La Junta Fire Department (LJFD) responded to a fire around 7 p.m. on Sept. 4 that began as a reported tree fire and later turned into a large structure fire near the 600 block of Colorado Ave.
LJFD says that the entire backside of an abandoned residence was engulfed in flames, threatening a nearby apartment building, as well as extreme heat impacting residences nearby.
According to LJFD, many departments responded to help, and so did softball and baseball players from Otero College, who assisted with moving the supply line to a working fire hydrant when the original malfunctioned.
LJFD states that, following an investigation into the cause of the fire, it has been ruled suspicious, and law enforcement is conducting interviews.
The City of La Junta requests that individuals avoid the area, including Santa Fe from 6th to 7th Street and Colorado from 5th to 8th Street.
Officials confirm that crews cleared the scene at 12:10 p.m. on Sept.5.
If you have any information that could aid in the investigation, call the La Junta Police Department at 719-384-2525.
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