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Wind Fuels Fire That Destroys Home

ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)- A two-story home in Adams County is a complete loss after a fire that started late Sunday night.

The fire began sometime after 11 p.m. Sunday on Gaylord Street near 142nd Avenue in Adams County.

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Firefighters say the strong wind gusts hampered efforts to get the fire under control. The home was fully engulfed when fire crews arrived and they had to take a defensive strategy.

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Copter4 flew over the house fire in Adams County (credit: CBS)

Copter4 flew over the fire scene early Monday morning where smoke still billowed from the ashes of the home.

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Fire investigators are still working to figure out what caused the fire. North Metro Fire Rescue said Thornton Fire helped battle the blaze.

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