Fort Collins
Fire at Joseph Allen Drive building quickly knocked down
Police officers were already at the scene, using extinguishers and helping residents evacuate, Poudre Fire Authority reported. The agency said residents were able to return just after 5 a.m.
A fire at a building in the 2000 block of Joseph Allen Drive was quickly knocked down after Poudre Fire Authority received reports just before 4:30 a.m.
Engine 10, the first Poudre Fire Authority unit to arrive, reported a working fire against the building in a patio area. Fort Collins Police Services officers were already at the scene, fighting the fire with extinguishers and helping residents evacuate safely, Poudre Fire Authority reported. Tower 1 and Battalion Chief 2 arrived shortly after, and Engine 10 pulled a fire attack line and quickly knocked down the fire. Residents were able to return to the building just after 5 a.m., and the cause remained under investigation, Poudre Fire Authority said.