Flames engulfed a strip mall in Nederland early Thursday morning, forcing the evacuation of nearby residents, according to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office.

As of 5:51 a.m., the fire had been “knocked down substantially,” but continued to burn, sheriff’s office spokesperson Vinnie Montez said in a video posted by the agency .

The flames are contained to the Caribou Village Shopping Center at 20 Lakeview Drive in Nederland, Montez said.

While crews continue to battle the fire, Montez said the following road closures remained in place:

Eastbound Big Springs Drive at Colorado 119, also known as Bridge Street

Westbound Big Springs Drive at Conger Street

Eastbound Lakeview Drive at Colorado 119

And westbound Lakeview Drive at Conger Street

It’s unclear exactly when the fire started

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