9 months ago
Major Fire at Denver Apartment Complex Injures Firefighter
A big fire happened at an apartment building in Denver that was still being built.
Over 100 firefighters worked to put it out, and one firefighter got hurt.
The fire was so big that it was called a five-alarm fire, which is a very serious level.
The building was next to a busy road that had to be closed because of the fire.
Some people living nearby were told to leave their homes because the fire was making it very hot.
A major fire erupted at a three-story apartment complex under construction in Denver.
Over 100 firefighters battled the blaze, which was upgraded to a five-alarm fire.
One firefighter was injured and transported to Denver Health.
The fire caused a significant power outage and the closure of a major thoroughfare.
Nearby residents were advised to leave due to the intense heat from the fire.
- Who
- Denver Fire Department and over 100 firefighters
- What
- A major fire at a three-story apartment complex under construction
- Where
- Leetsdale and Forest, Denver, US
- When
- Friday evening, updated to five-alarm fire on Saturday (IST)
- Why
- Cause of the fire not specified
Key facts
- Location
- Denver, US
- Injuries
- 1 firefighter
- Firefighters Involved
- More than 100
- Fire Alarm Level
- Five-alarm fire
- Building Status
- Under construction
- Road Closure
- Temporarily closed in both directions
Quotes
Robert Murphy
Division chief of operations for Denver Fire
“It's major. I can't tell you the last time in Denver we had a three-alarm fire this big”
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