2-Alarm Fire Forces Dozens Out Of Aurora Apartment Complex
AURORA (CBS4) -- A two-alarm fire ripped through an apartment complex in Aurora on Sunday, forcing dozens of people out of their homes. The fire started about 6:30 p.m. at the Courtyards at Buckley apartments in the 2100 block of South Rifle Way. That is a few blocks southeast of South Buckley Road and East Evans Avenue.
Firefighters say the fire burned through three units, but left a total of 24 units uninhabitable due to damage from fire, smoke and/or water, according to Aurora Fire Rescue.
One of the units was vacant at the time.
Follow Up: Fire at 2135 S. Rifle Way has displaced residents from 23 units due to varying degrees of damage from fire, smoke and/or water. Red Cross has been notified and is responding to provide support. pic.twitter.com/KUecEf2lUa
— Aurora Fire Rescue (@AuroraFireDpt) October 22, 2018
Thankfully, no residents or firefighters were hurt.
Earlier photos from fire on Rifle Way. pic.twitter.com/GDdavkMFm4
— Aurora Fire Rescue (@AuroraFireDpt) October 22, 2018
The Red Cross was notified and responded to provide support to displaced residents. You can help by making a donation at www.redcross.org/local/colorado.