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Colorado Springs Fire Department issues second alarm for apartment fire; displaces five people

Colorado Springs Fire Department issues second alarm for apartment fire; displaces five people
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) responded to a fire at the Union Heights Apartments (4760 Nightingale Dr) on Saturday afternoon.

CSFD reported a second alarm was issued for the fire on the second and third floors of the building.

CSFD says the first was out right before 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.

It was contained to two apartments, but three others were damaged during the blaze. Five people have been displaced.

Fortunately, there are no reported injuries, and the fire is now under investigation. Fire crews will be on scene through the night.

CSFD says this fire was exacerbated by strong winds and dry conditions.

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