Fire crews responded to multiple vehicles on fire near N. Academy Boulevard Monday morning in Colorado Springs, according to fire department.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department was called to 155 N. Academy Boulevard on the east side of the city. Engine 8, Engine 7, and Engine 11 responded to extinguish the fire.

The fire has been put out. Three vehicles are a complete loss, the fire department says.

Roads were shut down in the area at about 5 a.m., but have since reopened.

The cause of the fire and any reports of injuries were not immediately available.

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A military service member died after falling during a rappelling demonstration before a University of Texas at San Antonio football game, Nellis Air Force Base officials said.

The service member, who was assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, was injured Saturday at the Alamodome and taken to a local hospital, where the service member later died, according to Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs.

The incident occurred before UTSAs annual Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans game against the U.S. Naval Academy. An investigation was underway to determine what led to the fall.

The service member was identified as U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson from Fort Stewart, Georgia.

The game continued after a brief delay. UTSA and university officials expressed condolences following the incident.

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