UPDATE: The fireplace has been extinguished and investigation efforts are underway.
Around 6:50 a.m., the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) says they received calls from residents smelling smoke within the hallway.
Upon arrival, they discovered an condo on fireplace and at the very least one youngster was rescued from the affected condo.
The youngster was taken to the hospital with crucial accidents and stays in crucial situation.
CSFD additionally says one cat was discovered useless on account of the hearth.
Multiple residents have been displaced by the hearth and are being assisted by the American Red Cross.
The reason for the hearth stays below investigation.
Original story: COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) is working to place out a fireplace at an condo advanced.
At 7 a.m. on Saturday, CSFD mentioned a number of models are responding to a fireplace on Dortmund Drive.
Crews say one youngster was transported to a hospital and is in crucial situation.
They are advising the general public to keep away from the realm.
KRDO13 is on scene, working to get extra info.