MANITOU SPRINGS, COLO. -- Update:
A Manitou Springs duplex is completely destroyed after a fire early Monday morning.
Firefighters responded to the call around 2 a.m. at the residence located on Old Crystal Park Road near Manitou Avenue and Highway 24.
Officials said the fire spread to some nearby trees, but firefighters were able to put it out by 3 a.m.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
No injuries are reported.
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Original story:
Firefighters put out a house fire in Manitou Springs early Monday morning.
The call came in around 2 a.m. about a fire on Old Crystal Park Road near Manitou Avenue and Highway 24.
Fire officials say flame spread from the residence to some surrounding trees but firefighters managed to put it out quickly.
The fire was extinguished by 3 a.m.
Damage estimates are still being calculated.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, and authorities said no injures are reported.