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Colorado Springs Fire Department investigating cause of fatal mobile home fire

Derby Drive Fatal Fire
Posted at 1:54 PM, Dec 29, 2022
and last updated 2022-12-29 20:06:21-05

COLORADO SPRINGS — A mobile home fire in Colorado Springs left one person dead Thursday. It happened at the Canterbury Mobile Home Park, southwest of Powers and Astrozon Blvd.

A neighbor saw smoke from the home and called 911, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.

Several emergency responders were on the scene by 12:52 p.m. at 5034 Derby Drive. When firefighters arrived, they pulled someone out of the home, and began performing life-saving measures. The person was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department is investigating the cause of the fire. They say it is not believed to be suspicious.

The Colorado Springs Police Department will be investigating the victim's death.
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