Denver, CO
1 person injured, 1 dog dies in fire at apartment complex in SE Denver
DENVER – One individual was burned and brought to a hospital, and a canine was killed, in a second-alarm fireplace at an residence complicated in southeast Denver Friday, in keeping with the Denver Hearth Division.
The DFD labored with South Metro Hearth Rescue to extinguish the hearth on the residence complicated at 1885 South Quebec Manner. Images and movies from the scene from the preliminary levels of the hearth battle confirmed not less than one constructing had been broken, and not less than one constructing whose total aspect had been burned off.
South Metro Hearth Rescue mentioned simply earlier than midday that the hearth was affecting each flooring on the residence complicated.
By 12:30 p.m., crews have been nonetheless actively placing water on the hearth, and smoke might nonetheless be seen coming from the constructing. And by 12:40 p.m., Denver Hearth mentioned the primary physique of the hearth was knocked down, however firefighters have been nonetheless searching for sparks and embers.
By 1:55 p.m., the hearth was underneath management, DFD mentioned. The one who suffered minor burns additionally suffered “vital smoke inhalation,” the hearth division mentioned.
One canine died within the fireplace and 5 others have been rescued, DFD mentioned. 4 models of the complicated have been destroyed.
Crews have declared the hearth at 1885 S. Quebec Manner underneath management, & can be on scene because the investigation takes place. One particular person suffered vital smoke inhalation and minor burns, 1 canine died, 5 canines have been rescued, & 4 models destroyed. No updates to observe. @DenSafetyDept pic.twitter.com/c2irLNmZjE
— Denver Hearth Division (@Denver_Fire) April 15, 2022
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