2 Injured In Fire Near McLellen Reservoir In Douglas County

Littleton CO

06 July, 2020

7:26 PM

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DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO — Two people were hospitalized after a fire broke out at a construction site Monday afternoon near McLellen Reservoir in Douglas County. The fire, near Riverscape Court and Channel Drive, fully engulfed four buildings and spread into brush south of the complexes, South Metro Fire Rescue said. The blaze also damaged a fifth building. Firefighters were able to put out the brush fire while they continued to battle flames in the buildings, which were each three stories high. The fire was under control by 4:45 p.m., but firefighters continued looking for and extinguishing hotspots. The extent of the victims' injuries was not known. Fire officials said both people appeared to have suffered burns. Don't miss the latest news updates in Littleton: Free Littleton Patch Newsletters and Email Alerts | Facebook | Twitter The cause of the blaze was not known. The fire remains under investigation. Fire is under control. From the backside you can see major damage to 4 structures and partial damage to a 5th structure. Firefighters are continuing to monitor for hot spots. The 2 people transported to the hospital are in stable condition with burn injuries. pic.twitter.com/wU5F6q6K95— South Metro Fire Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO) July 6, 2020 Update - 2nd Alarm - 4 separate 3-story woodframe buildings fully engulfed with extension to a 5th. There is also fire spread to brush south of the incident. 2 civilians with possible burn injures. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/wWa9unq1xZ— South Metro Fire Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO) July 6, 2020