A third-floor fire tore through a building at Hunter's Run Apartments on Wednesday, forcing residents out of all 12 units and drawing a heavy response from South Metro Fire Rescue in unincorporated Arapahoe County. Crews rushed to the 8300 block of East Yale Avenue, stretched multiple hose lines, and mounted what officials described as an aggressive interior attack before tearing into the attic and several units to chase down stubborn hot spots. Fire medics evaluated one person at the scene, who did not need to be taken to the hospital, and the department’s fire marshal is now working to determine how the blaze started.
Multi-Agency Response And On-Scene Work
Deputies from the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office and South Metro’s Engine 33 were first to pinpoint the working fire, while Aurora Fire and Arapahoe Rescue Patrol, Inc. joined the response on scene, according to South Metro Fire Rescue. Firefighters carried out a primary search that confirmed everyone had safely evacuated the building before turning their full attention to knocking down the remaining flames and hot spots. Engines and medic units stayed staged nearby as overhaul and salvage work stretched into the evening.
Damage, Displacement And Patient Status
“Individuals from all 12 units in the building have been displaced,” the department reported, noting that crews pulled several hose lines and performed an extensive attic overhaul after the fire was brought under control. Fire medics checked one person at the scene, who did not require transport, and no other injuries were included in the initial updates. Before wrapping up, firefighters inspected adjoining units for smoke and structural damage to make sure the fire had not spread.
Investigation And Next Steps
South Metro Fire Rescue says its fire marshal’s office will investigate the origin and cause of the blaze and handle any follow-up inspections or notices to residents. The Hunter's Run address appears in county building records, which list permits tied to units at 8300 E. Yale Avenue, according to Arapahoe County. Officials did not release shelter details in the initial post, and displaced residents are expected to coordinate with property management and county services for temporary housing and recovery.
