Colorado Springs residents displaced by house fire

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Residents at a home in the downtown area were displaced by a fire Saturday evening, according to the Colorado Springs Fire Department.

Firefighters responded around 6:30 p.m. When they arrived, nearby residents standing outside the home alerted the crew to smoke in the area.

Firefighters were able to get the fire in the back of the home under control quickly. Lieutenant Fred Varnell told KRDO they were able to contain it to one bedroom. But, because of heavy smoke and heat throughout the small residence, the damage was severe and the home was deemed 'untenable.'

Residents of the home were not present at the time of the fire.

Crews remained on scene to look for any potential hotspots. Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire.