Colorado Springs Fire crews knock down attic fire possibly caused by lightning strike
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado Springs Fire Department is on scene of an attic fire in south Colorado Springs near the Cheyenne Mountain Resort.
The homeowners told fire crews that they heard a loud boom and saw a bright flash right before the fire started, leading officials to believe a lightning strike sparked the blaze. However, an official cause is still under investigation.
Crews report that they've been able to knock down the fire, but are still on scene to clean up and investigate.
KRDO is on scene and will provide an update as more information becomes available.