COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — At around 12:46 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, Colorado Springs Fire responded to an apartment fire at 4710 Rusina Rd.
So far crews have reported that they have water on the fire and are working towards full extinguishment.
Rusina Road is currently closed in both directions.
As of 1:30 p.m., the fire is reported to be out. Fire damage is isolated to the corner top unit. The three units below have water damage.
No one has been injured as a result of this fire.
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