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Firefighters battle fire burning at storage facility in Boulder

August 26, 2024 / 11:52 AM MDT / CBS Colorado

Early Monday morning, firefighters rushed to a burning storage facility in Boulder. The fire broke out at 5800 Arapahoe Road where 12 to 14 units were impacted, according to Boulder Fire Rescue.

Firefighters said the blaze was a second-alarm fire. The Arapahoe Road was closed in both directions between 55th and Cherryvale during the firefight. Crews reopened Arapahoe Road just before 7 a.m.

Firefighters in Boulder battled a fire at a storage facility early Monday morning. Boulder Fire-Rescue

At least a dozen storage units suffered heavy smoke and fire damage. There were 45 personnel fighting the fire. No one was injured.

What caused the fire is being investigated.

Jennifer McRae

Jennifer McRae is a digital media producer for CBS Colorado with more than 25 years of experience in news. Jennifer is part of the digital team recognized for excellence for Best Website several times by the Colorado Broadcasters Association.

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