Firefighters responded Monday to a multi-structure fire in the Edgemont Highlands subdivision northeast of Durango.
The fire was reported at 2:06 p.m. near Red Canyon Trail and Copper Rim Trail, according to scanner traffic.
Several fire trucks and law enforcement vehicles were on scene.
A first responder said it looked like “one house possibly exploded,” and flames were spreading to tree lines and possibly other structures – maybe a townhome development.
No injuries were reported as of 3:45 p.m.
Emilia Majewski, spokeswoman for the fire department, said the fire spread to another structure.
“It was just a house fire initially,” she said. “As they got there it seemed a lot bigger than what it was called in as.”
She added: “Right now they’re really trying to make sure it doesn’t go to other structures and especially the forest area.”
Some residents in the area reported hearing a loud boom and screams.
Wildland fire crews were on scene.
Majewski urged residents to stay clear of the area so firefighters could work safely.
This is a developing story. Check back with www.durangoherald.com for updates.
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