Building under construction in Colorado catches fire overnight
A building that was under construction caught fire in Littleton overnight and dozens of firefighters worked for about two hours to put out the flames. The South Metro Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause.
It started early Friday morning at the intersection of Prince Street and Main Street, which is in Littleton's downtown. The building was 3 stories high.
SMFR and @LittletonPD on scene of a 2nd Alarm fire in a 3-story wood frame building under construction at Main Street and Prince Street in downtown Littleton. No injuries reported, updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/A2ZQm5Yrt9
— South Metro Fire Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO) November 17, 2023
The fire was threatening to spread to a nearby apartment building when first responders arrived, and that building -- at 5654 Prince Street -- was evacuated. Firefighters were ultimately able to block the fire's spread and keep it to the building under construction. However, six units were damaged by water from the firefight and residents who lived there will be displaced until repairs are made.
No injuries have been reported.