One person died in a structure fire in Colorado Springs on Friday morning. 

According to the Colorado Springs Fire Department, crews arrived on the scene of the blaze along 1126 Norwood Ave. around 11:45 a.m. Smoke and flames were reported to be visible from the home. 

By 11:58 a.m., fire officials said the fire was knocked down, but not before it caused heavy damage.

According to CSFD, one person was discovered dead inside the home. The Colorado Springs Police Department was called to assist in the investigation. 

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