COLORADO SPRINGS — A family is displaced following a house fire on the north east side of the city, according to the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD).
It happened around 9:30 p.m. on Nairnshire Drive, which is located near the intersection of Marksheffel Road and Stetson Hills Boulevard.
When firefighters arrived on scene, they say there was heavy fire coming from the garage. CSFD says they were able to protect homes nearby after most of the fire was knocked down.
According to CSFD, firefighters then entered the home and extinguished the fire. They say a man was inside, but he was able to get out safely.
No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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