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Large structure fire prompts response from multiple agencies in La Junta

Posted at 5:36 AM, Apr 30, 2019
and last updated 2019-04-30 09:18:33-04

LA JUNTA – Firefighters from multiple agencies worked to put out a “heavily-involved structure fire” at the East Otero School District Maintenance building early Tuesday morning.

Firefighters posted on Facebook at 5:20 a.m. that the fire is out. Cheraw, Rocky Ford and La Junta firefighters all worked to put out the fire, which was reported at 3 a.m.

Firefighters are asking people to avoid the area if possible. The cause of the fire has not yet been released.