COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – A fire near an elementary school is now under control, but fire crews say they are still battling some active flames and hazards in the area.

The fire was reported around 6:45 a.m. in the area of Mercury Drive and Skyway Boulevard, which is in the Skyway neighborhood. Skyway Park Elementary School is just up the street.

Firefighters had the blaze under control within 15 minutes.

CSFD has not said how big the fire was.

Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 is closed Monday due to power outages and unspecified damage to buildings.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – For the last nine years, Rob Fraley has owned Doug’s breakfast and lunch. Serving up large portioned meals in his New Mexico-themed diner.

Aliens and other out-of-this-world themes can be seen throughout the restaurant.

“It’s been a labor of love, and it’s been in my retirement,” Fraley said. “This is my retirement.”

Fraley says the construction work being done on Austin Bluffs Parkway could greatly impact his bottom line.

“People avoid the area, you know. Our normal, you know, foot traffic coming in is down by, you know, 50, 60, 70 percent during the week,” Farley said.

The closures and traffic patterns have already begun; the first step of prep work has started and is expected to last until the 13th. The water valve installations take place from the 14th to the 17th.

With road restoration taking place from the 24th through June 7th. Fraley says despite the difficulties he anticipates, his place will stay open.

“Don’t be afraid to, you know, come on in here and say hi,” Fraley said. “And, you know, we’ll give you a great meal. And, you know, we do appreciate every person walking through our door.”

Fraley says you can still visit Doug’s during regular business hours for breakfast and lunch. He also says you can still get to his restaurant from Austin Bluffs, it might just take a little more time.

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COLORADO SPRINGS — A person is recovering from serious injuries after being shot in Colorado Springs Saturday night.

The shooting was reported just after 8 p.m. at an address on Sandalwood Drive, which is near E. Fountain Boulevard and S. Murray Boulevard on the city’s southeast side.

Police say several vehicles and a building were hit by bullets, and they found shell casings in the area.

The victim is expected to survive.

No suspect information has been released, but police say they do not believe the shooting was random.