Five bodies found at scene of Denver bar fire

By 9news.com and wire reports Firefighters responding to bar fire in Denver, Colo. discovered five people dead inside, officials said early Wednesday. Denver police Det. John White confirmed the deaths, at Fero's Bar & Grill, the Associated Press reported. No other details were immediately available, but a news conference was underway early Wednesday. The fire department was first called out to the scene at 1:47 a.m. local time (2:47 a.m ET) and was declared under control around 2:22 a.m. local time (3:22 a.m. ET) Follow this story with local affiliate 9news.com Colorado Blvd. is closed between E. Alameda Avenue and E. Viginia Avenue, local NBC affiliate 9news.com reported. It is unclear when and how the bodies were discovered inside and at what time police arrived on the scene. Police were on scene conducting an investigation and expected Colorado Blvd. will remain closed through the morning rush hour, 9news.com said. This is a breaking news story - please check back for further updates.