Fire destroys home in Conifer in Colorado's foothills as strong winds continue

A house went up in flames in the Conifer area of the Colorado foothills. It started late Wednesday during windy conditions and firefighters said it spread to the vegetation nearby.

Crews from Elk Creek Fire quickly started attacking the fire, located on Pleasant Park Road, but the home was destroyed.

The wildland fire surrounding the fire was contained to a quarter of an acre.

No one was hurt in the firefight.

An initial investigation into the fire indicates it was caused in part by a malfunctioning gas generator and also high winds.