Colorado Springs firefighter injured in diner fire

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – A Colorado Springs firefighter was injured in a diner fireplace.

The Colorado Springs Fireplace Division responded to a hearth at Gunther Toody’s, close to Woodman and Powers, round 12:30 a.m. Thursday. Crews on scene reported fireplace and smoke contained in the restaurant.

“They have been capable of initially knock down the fireplace that was behind the constructing, however in some unspecified time in the future in there, the fireplace grew somewhat bit greater than what that they had initially seen, so we needed to pull these preliminary firefighters out,” mentioned Captain Michael Smaldino of CSFD.

The fireplace was reported below management round 1:45 a.m. One firefighter was injured within the decrease leg, and was taken to an area hospital in secure situation.

“Clearly, there may be going to be fairly intensive harm contained in the restaurant. Unknown how lengthy it could be closed, however undoubtedly it is not going to be open right here for somewhat bit,” mentioned Smaldino.

The reason for the fireplace continues to be below investigation.

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