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'A total loss': Fire burns through house near Conifer

Sky9 flew over the fire and found a home fully engulfed in flames.

CONIFER, Colo. — A house was destroyed in a fire near Conifer on Monday morning, according to the Elk Creek Fire Protection District.

Sky9 flew over the fire near Conifer at 7:30 a.m. Monday and found a home fully engulfed in flames.

The fire created a large smoke plume that could be seen from the Denver metro area.

The fire department said the house was a total loss. 

No one was injured in the fire.

The fire department said fighting the fire was complex due to challenging conditions with snow and ice.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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