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Historic Lodge Partially Destroyed By Hours-Long Fire

ESTES PARK, Colo. (CBS4) - A massive fire broke out Saturday at Marys Lake Lodge in Estes Park.

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(credit: Estes Valley Fire Protection)

The lodge was evacuated, but officials with Estes Valley Fire Protection say there have been no reports of injuries.

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(credit: Estes Valley Fire Protection)

Police blocked off an area near the lodge so firefighters could get the blaze under control. The fire grew to a third alarm, according to fire officials, and firefighters took a defensive approach about an hour after the fire started.

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(credit: Estes Valley Fire Protection)

The fire was extinguished at around 1 a.m. Sunday. Damage was reportedly limited to the main lodge.

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(credit: Estes Valley Fire Protection)

The historic lodge has been in business for more than a century. It's not clear what started the fire.

An emergency shelter is set up at Mountain View Church at 1575 S Saint Vrain Avenue.

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