(Viewer video of residential structure fire at 1717 Carmel Drive)
Colorado Springs firefighters extinguished a heavily involved home fire at 1717 Carmel Drive Wednesday evening.
Smoke was reported from a distance, as heavy black smoke was billowing from the home. Colorado Springs fire crews said the fire appeared to be coming from the deck of the home.
One resident was able to leave the house without any injury, as the fire was quickly contained by crews. Firefighters successfully ventilated heat and smoke out of the roof of the home.
Firefighters just put out a house fire in 1700 blk off Carmel Dr. in Colorado Springs pic.twitter.com/AqYZIilnpf
— Andy Koen (@KOAAAndyKoen) July 4, 2018
The occupant told firefighters the fire could’ve started from a barbecue grill on the deck. Investigators are still working to confirm the cause.
CSFD said three residents will be displaced and the Red Cross will assist with any of their needs.
