Aurora Grass Fire

Charles Broshous Photo ©

At approximately 10:25 March 5th, 2018, Aurora Fire Rescue, South Metro Fire Rescue and Sable Altura Fire Rescue were dispatched to a grass fire along the east side of E-470 just north of E. Jewell Avenue. Heavy smoke was visible for several miles. Crews arrived on scene and went to work with brush trucks and hand lines. About 30 acres were burned. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Aurora: Battalion 3, Engine 9, Brush 9, Brush 13, Tender 13, Engine 15

South Metro: Battalion Chief 41, Engine 39, Brush Engine 39, Brush Engine 41, Tender 41, Engine 42, Brush 42, Engine 44, Tower 45, Tender 45, Brush 46, Engine 62, Engine 63, Medic 63, PIO 30, Safety 31, Safety 35, Bureau 33, Bureau 35, District 3

Sable Altura: Brush Engine 431, Tender 441

Aurora Police Department

Arapahoe County Sheriff