Firefighters find 1 dead in multi-unit home fire in Fort Collins

DENVER ( KDVR ) — Investigators are looking into the cause of a fire after one person was found dead inside a multi-unit home in Fort Collins.

In the early morning on Friday, Poudre Fire responded to a structure fire in the 4200 block of Gemstone Lane. Firefighters said they saw smoke and flames coming from the west and south sides of a two-story, multi-unit manufactured home.

Firefighters started battling the flames on the outside, then the Poudre Fire Authority said they went in with full gear to search the home, which is when they found one person dead.

“A tragedy like this is often felt throughout the community. The work to confirm the details of the cause of the fire is underway and we are dedicated to that to help the friends and family of the deceased and our community with closure and understanding. Our thoughts are with all those affected,” said Fire Chief Derek Bergsten.

Poudre Fire is asking anyone who believes they might have information regarding this incident to call Detective Bryan Vogel at (970) 416-2392.

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