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Aspen public safety officials responded to a structure fire near the corner of North 6th and West Francis streets on Sunday morning.
Around 11:30 a.m., both Aspen Fire Department and Aspen Police personnel were on scene. Some smoke was showing from the structure and there was a gas odor in the area.
A police officer on scene said public safety officials evacuated the block near the fire, which reportedly ignited in a garage.
A Pitkin County alert for the fire was sent out just before 11 a.m., letting subscribers know heavy black smoke and flames could be visible on the West End.
This is a developing story that will be updated.