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Colorado firefighters rescued people trapped in burning abandoned gas station

Neighbors concerned after fire damages vacant Colorado gas station
Neighbors concerned after fire damages vacant Colorado gas station 02:44

West Metro Fire Rescue crews rushed to a burning abandoned Colorado gas station to rescue several people trapped inside. The fire was burning in the abandoned building in Lakewood where possibly two dozen people were living.

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West Metro Fire Rescue crews rushed to a burning abandoned gas station in Lakewood to rescue several people trapped inside. West Metro Fire Rescue

According to West Metro Fire Rescue, several 911 callers reported smoke and flames coming from the building at the intersection of Alameda Avenue and Harlan Street. 

Crews rescued those still trapped inside and one person was rushed to the hospital. 

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Several people were rescued from a burning abandoned gas station in Lakewood. West Metro Fire Rescue

What caused the fire is being investigated. Crews said damage from the fire was extensive. 

There were tents and burned mattresses, along with other personal items, discovered inside the building. 

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