Denver — Firefighters are investigating what sparked a fire that heavily damaged a vacant home.
The fire at 2641 S. Cherokee Street was reported just before 1:45 a.m. Tuesday.
When crews arrived they found flames in the basement, walls and attic.
To their knowledge no one was inside the home and they were forced to evacuate when it was discovered the fire had destroyed the first floor, authorities said.
Denver fire working a house fire. 2600 blk S Cherokee. Fire fighters evacuated from home due to 1st floor burnt through. @DenverChannel #breaking pic.twitter.com/nR6cqAsQmX
— Daryl Orr (@WxTrackerDaryl) November 13, 2018
The fire was declared under control at 2:45 a.m.
No firefighters were injured battling the fire.
The home was being renovated, crews tell Denver7's Daryl Orr.