Watch CBS News

One Dead After Mobile Home Fire In Jefferson County; Deputy And 2 Firefighters Treated For Injuries

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) -- One person has died after a fire at a mobile home in Jefferson County on Friday. A deputy and two fire personnel were transported to the hospital for possible injuries sustained during lifesaving efforts. The fire broke out a little before 10:30 a.m. in the 17100 block of Mount Vernon Road.

golden mobile home fire (Blumer)
(credit: CBS)

"The fire investigation on Mount Vernon [Road] is now an active death investigation," the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office tweeted.

The deputy and the two fire personnel were transported to a hospital as a precaution for smoke and fire related injuries. Officials said it was too early to comment on their injuries.

"Fire personnel and law enforcement will be in the area for a while," officials stated at 11:50 a.m. "This is still an active scene and investigation."

The cause of the fire has not been determined.

 

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.