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Welding Sparks Investigated In Fire At Building Under Construction

DENVER (CBS4)- Denver firefighters rushed to a fire at a building that was under construction. The fire may have been started by welding sparks.

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Crews arrived at 290 S. Leyden St. just after noon. Smoke was pouring from the attic of the building and firefighters worked aggressively to save the structure.

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(credit: Denver Fire)

No one was injured in the fire. Less than an hour later, crews had the fire under control.

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(credit: Denver Fire)

Investigators are working to determine the exact cause of the fire and whether the blaze was sparked during welding.

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