A serious house fire occurred in Aurora on Sunday night, leaving one person with serious injuries and twelve others, including children, displaced from their homes. The fire reportedly began around 9:40 p.m. near the intersection of Moline Street and East Highline Drive. According to 9News, Aurora Fire Rescue responded to the scene after reports of smoke emanating from a two-story single-family residence.
As KDVR reports, the injured individual was rescued by other occupants before the arrival of the fire crews and was later transported to the hospital in critical condition. While fighting the fire, located in a second-floor bedroom, firefighters carried out a swift response to douse the flames. AFR's Ladder 2 crew conducted victim searches throughout the property, with no additional victims found.
In addition to the human casualties, six pets were also affected by the incident; however, a canine was notably saved from the blaze and resuscitated by the firefighters. As stated by The Denver Gazette, no other victims were located in the home which now stands quiet, a troubling reminder of the night's events. The community is grappling with this sudden misfortune as twelve adults, children, and six pets now find themselves without a home to return to.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by Aurora Fire Rescue to determine its origin. Meanwhile, the situation underscores the ever-present risk of fire in residential areas and the importance of fire safety and preparedness. Details about support for the displaced residents have not been made available at this time, though oftentimes, local disaster assistance organizations step in to provide aid to those affected by such tragedies.
