(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A vacant building in Colorado Springs was demolished Sunday, Oct. 18, after a fire caused structural collapse and extensive damage. The blaze broke out in an unoccupied structure located between local music venues in the Knob Hill neighborhood.
Fire crews brought the flames under control within approximately three hours, and officials reported no injuries. The response forced authorities to shut down East Platte Avenue between Swope Avenue and Boulder Street for several hours while firefighters worked at the scene.
Emergency crews first reported the fire shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Sunday as heavy smoke filled the Knob Hill neighborhood. The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) deployed aerial technology to assess the situation while emergency teams worked to contain the flames…