At least 1 killed after fire rips through Denver residential building

DENVER - Colorado authorities said at least one person was killed and two others were injured after a fire erupted in a residential building Saturday morning. 

South Metro Fire Rescue said firefighters found several people were trapped inside on South Quebec Street in Denver. 

Those injured were taken to a local hospital with one of them "in critical condition and one person transported in serious condition," according to the department. 

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Crews were able to get the fire under control. 

A cause has not been determined, but an investigation is underway. 

Storyful contributed to this report. This story was reported from Los Angeles.