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Structure Fire
Aurora Fire Rescue Fought a Duplex Fire
09/10/2024
Aurora Fire Rescue responded to the 900 North Emporia Street area at approximately 8:07 am on a reported fire.
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Aurora Fire Rescue Battles Apartment Fire
09/03/2024
Aurora Fire Rescue responded to the area of 900 South Dearborn Way on a structure fire at approximately 4:12 am.
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Aurora Fire Rescue Receives Grant to Boost Firefighter Health and Wellness
08/19/2024
For the first time, Aurora Fire Rescue will provide National Fire Protection Association-compliant physicals for first responders, in addition to comprehensive cancer screenings, through a newly awarded federal grant.
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School Bus With Fourteen Children Catches Fire
08/14/2024
Aurora Fire Rescue responded swiftly to a school bus on fire near East 11th Avenue and North Picadilly Road at around 4 pm today.
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Aurora Fire Quickly Extinguishes Fire in Laundry Room of Gaylord Rockies Resort
07/29/2024
A fire concentrated in the laundry room of the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Aurora was swiftly extinguished by Aurora Fire Rescue this afternoon.
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Two Vehicles Catch Fire Threatening a Structure
07/23/2024
Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a report of a structure fire near 4200 South Grandby Court at around 6:30 pm.
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Heavy Fire in a Two Story Three Plex Building
07/23/2024
Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a significant structure fire at approximately 10:30 pm near 700 North Fraser Street.
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Fire in a Two-Story Strip Mall
07/19/2024
Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire near 15500 East Mississippi Avenue at approximately 5:30 pm.
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Fire at a Four-Story Apartment Building
07/19/2024
Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire near the intersection of E. 16th Avenue and Nome Street at approximately 6 pm. today.
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Fire Displaces Family of Five
07/12/2024
Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire near 16900 East Wagon Trail Parkway at approximately 8:15 pm.
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Large Brush Fire Near Springhill Golf Course
07/11/2024
Aurora Fire Rescue and Wildland Fire crews responded to a large brush fire at approximately 1 pm near East Sports Park Drive and Tower Road.
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Firefighters stop fire from spreading
06/20/2024
At approximately 4:30 pm this afternoon, Aurora Fire Rescue received a report of a structure fire near the 19000 Block of E Iowa Circle.
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Hazardous Material Leak at Swimming Pool
06/14/2024
Aurora Fire Rescue responded to an outdoor swimming pool near Del Mar Park on a hazardous materials incident at approximately 2:00 pm.
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Aurora Fire Rescue Lifts Fire Restriction Allowing for Purchase, Use of Fireworks Between June 15 and July 4
06/13/2024
The consent to use and sell fireworks in Aurora reflects AFR’s decision to temporarily lift the city’s standing Stage 1 Fire Restriction to allow for the sale and use of fireworks consistent with the city’s fireworks ordinance and Colorado state fireworks restrictions.
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Aurora Fire Rescue Issues Fireworks Ordinance Reminder for Residents
06/06/2024
As the 4th of July holiday approaches, Aurora Fire Rescue reminds everyone who lives, works and recreates in Aurora of the following state laws, city ordinances and safety tips designed to reduce risks and injuries from fireworks.
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Aurora Fire Rescue Fights Fire Involving Two Homes
06/02/2024
Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a fire that affected two single-family homes near 17600 East Bethany Place at approximately 4:00 pm.
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AFR Contains Hazardous Material at Auto Accident
05/30/2024
Aurora Fire Rescue and Aurora Police Department responded to an auto accident involving hazardous materials near Airport Boulevard and 22nd Avenue at approximately 6:00 am.
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Off-Duty AFR Captain Saves a Dog from a Fire
05/28/2024
Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at a four-plex residential building at approximately 11 am.
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Functioning Sprinklers and Fire Alarms Help Protect Aurora Apartment Complex from Significant Fire Damage
05/09/2024
Seven total Aurora Fire Rescue fire trucks responded to a fire at Arterra Place Apartments, near S. Buckley Road and E. Kentucky Avenue, today at 2:30 p.m.
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Structure fire near 1000 N Uvalda Street
05/02/2024
Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in a one-story residential home.
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Calling All Middle and High School Girls: Apply Today for Aurora Fire Rescue Camp Spark
05/02/2024
Aurora Fire Rescue today announced that registration is now open for this summer’s Camp Spark, a free three-day immersive fire skills training program for girls aged 12-18.
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Natural Gas Leak Forces Ten Homes to Evacuate
04/26/2024
Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a natural gas leak near 15500 East Oberlin Place on Friday at approximately 5:00 p.m.
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Second Alarm Fire Damages Three Houses
04/26/2024
Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a two-alarm structure fire near 1800 South Truckee Way on Friday, April 26, at approximately 2:40 p.m.
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Fire in a Two-Story Single Family Home
04/26/2024
Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in a two-story single-family home near 2200 South Eagle Court on Friday, April 26, at approximately 2:00 p.m.
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Colfax/Peoria Likely to Reopen Within Next Week, Says Aurora Fire
01/05/2024
The December 16, 2023, fire is the largest in AFR’s history in terms of property loss, amount of fire apparatus used and duration until it was extinguished.
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Update on Dec 2023 Five-Alarm Fire
01/05/2024
The December 16, 2023, fire is the largest in AFR’s history in terms of property loss, amount of fire apparatus used and duration until it was extinguished.
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Aurora Fire Rescue Extinguishes 3rd Alarm Fire on Newly Constructed Apartment Building
12/14/2023
A total of 23 units with Aurora Fire Rescue were called to a third-alarm fire on a construction site for a multifamily residential building near the 7300 block of S. Addison Court in Aurora.
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Aurora Fire crews respond to a vehicle into a building leading to 3 injured, 2 in serious condition.
11/19/2023
AFR crews responded to reports of a vehicle into a building in the area of Hampden Ave. and Uravan Way. Upon arrival, they found two vehicles involved with patients needing extrication from one of them.
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Aurora Fire crews respond to reports of a fire at a single family residence in the 18000 block of E Layton place.
11/18/2023
AFR crews responded to reports of a single family residence on fire, upon arrival they found heavy fire throughout the house but were unable to bring it under control quickly due to structural and access issues.
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Aurora Fire Rescue introduces de-escalation training for first responders
11/13/2023
All Aurora Fire Rescue crew members are completing the final phase of one of the fire service’s only de-escalation training programs this month. The training prepares first responders for diffusing emotional distress during emergency situations.
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1st & 2nd floor of a home in Aurora engulfed in flames
11/10/2023
FIrefighters fight fire on both floors, but were able to contain the blaze
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Aurora Fire crews respond to reports of a fire in a carport adjacent to a residence.
11/01/2023
Aurora Fire crews arrive on scene of a carport fire to find heavy smoke and fire conditions but no extension into living spaces.
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Aurora resident, multi-agency first responders receive awards for life-saving cardiac response
10/27/2023
An Aurora resident and the city’s public safety agencies today were recognized for their fast action and coordinated emergency response that saved an Aurora resident’s life who suffered from cardiac arrest in August.
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Aurora Fire Rescue right-sizes its approach to medical 911 calls
10/25/2023
Partnering with Aurora911 and Falck Rocky Mountain, Aurora Fire Rescue today began a tiered response approach to how resources are dispatched for emergency medical calls. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, medical calls into Aurora911 are now dispatched according to the acuity of the incident.
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City of Aurora dedicates 16th Avenue in honor of AFR’s first African-American firefighter
10/13/2023
A portion of East 16th Avenue will be named Ruben Sims Jr. Avenue to posthumously honor Aurora Fire Rescue’s first African-American firefighter, the City of Aurora announced today.
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AFR statement on Roedema/Rosenblatt verdict
10/12/2023
Following is a statement from Alec Oughton, Fire Chief for Aurora Fire Rescue, regarding today’s verdict in the first of three trials related to the Elijah McClain case
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Aurora Fire Rescue Hazmat crews respond to traffic accident involving commercial fuel tank truck
09/24/2023
Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a hazardous material fuel leak in the intersection near Mississippi Ave. and Buckley Rd. at approximately 6:30 p.m. this evening as a result of a two-vehicle traffic accident involving a diesel fuel truck.
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Aurora Fire Rescue fights fire on detached garage near 12th and Akron
09/24/2023
Aurora Fire Rescue crews actively fought to bring a fully involved fire under control on a single-story detached garage near the intersection of 12th Avenue and Akron Street in Aurora, Colo., today. No injuries were reported.
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Update from Aurora Fire Rescue regarding Sept. 20 Oakland Circle fire
09/22/2023
Following is a statement from Aurora Fire Rescue Fire Chief Alec Oughton providing an update on the structure fire and emergency medical response on Wednesday, September 20, to the 2800 block of South Oakland Circle in Aurora, Colo.
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Structure fire near Lewiston & Kittridge
09/22/2023
AFR crews were able to quickly bring the fire under control.
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AFR responds to 2nd alarm fire with 9 occupants
09/20/2023
Aurora Fire Rescue crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire at a multi-story, single-family residence in the 2800 block of South Oakland Circle in Aurora at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20.
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Large gas leak, displaces six homes in Aurora.
09/17/2023
Residents were evacuated for their safety due to concern of large gas leak.
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2 Aurora Fire members receive international honor at Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial, highlighting occupational cancer risks for first responders
09/16/2023
For the first time ever, two former members of Aurora Fire Rescue were honored posthumously today at the 2023 Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial hosted by the International Association of Fire Fighters in Colorado Springs.
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Serious accident at Iliff & Havana
09/16/2023
Heavy Rescue needed for vehicle under semi-trailer.
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Multi-vehicle accident with extrication at Iliff Ave. & Chambers Rd. injures 5.
09/03/2023
At approximately 11:40 pm on September 2nd, AFR crews arrived on scene of a three vehicle accident with 2 trapped parties requiring extrication in one of the vehicles.
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Multi-vehicle accident with extrication at Mississippi Ave. & Peoria St. injures 5.
09/02/2023
Aurora Fire Rescue units were dispatched to reports of a multi-vehicle accident at the intersection of E Mississippi Ave. & S Peoria St.
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Small kitchen fire in a residence quickly located and brought under control.
08/28/2023
Aurora Fire Rescue units were dispatched to reports of a house on fire in the 11600 block of E Alaska Ave.
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2nd alarm fire at Greenview Apts.
08/20/2023
Wind pushes fire, causing 2 units to be damaged.
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North Aurora garage fire in detached unit.
08/07/2023
Aurora Fire Rescue units were dispatched to reports of a garage on fire in the 1300 block of N Dallas street.
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Attic fire in home near Florida & Iowa
07/16/2023
Fire stopped in attic by quick work of firefighters on-scene.
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Serious accident sends five to the hospital
07/14/2023
Eight patients total, with five sent to hospital after serious vehicle accident.
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Vehicle accident with one patient trapped.
07/12/2023
Vehicle accident near Quincy and Chambers, one patient trapped.
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Late evening attic fire temporarily leaves family without a place to stay.
07/03/2023
A single family residential fire in the 600 block of S Worchester st. today led to a family of 4 and their pets being displaced..
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2nd alarm townhome complex fire leaves significant damage to multiple units.
07/03/2023
Aurora Fire Rescue units were dispatched to reports of a house on fire in the 17000 block of E Rice circle.
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Vehicle rollover near Picadilly and Hampden
07/02/2023
Extrication needed to gain access to two patients inside.
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Structure fire in North Aurora
07/02/2023
A vehicle fire in a detached garage, becomes a structure fire.
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Swiftwater rescue from Boxelder Creek
06/23/2023
Aurora Fire rescues three people from fast moving water from Boxelder Creek.
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Basement fire in single family residence is quickly brought under control by AFR crews.
06/23/2023
Aurora Fire Rescue units were dispatched to a basement fire in a single family residence this morning and quickly got it under control, minimizing the damage to the structure.
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