COLORADO SPRINGS — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) responded to a call for service at 10:06 a.m. on Thursday, after reports of an RV fire at 5595 E. Bijou St.
Firefighters reported seeing heavy smoke with low visibility once they arrived at the RV on E Bijou St.
CSFD says that the fire was put out within seconds, and firefighters found one woman in the RV. She was removed from the RV, and given medical attention, but she passed away on the scene.
CSFD Investigators are trying to determine the origin and cause of the fire, but they say that the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) will be investigating the death.
No additional information is available at this time.
BACKGROUND:
The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) responded to a "fatal RV fire" at 5595 E Bijou St. on Thursday morning.
CSFD reports that the fire has been put out, but investigators will be arriving at the address shortly.
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