5th Alarm Structure Fire Day 2

Twenty four hours after Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to one of the largest fires in recent history, crews were still on the scene mopping up hot spots and dousing flare ups on December 17th, 2023. The five alarm fire was reported just before noon on December 16th, 2023, at the Link Apartment Fitz, 12000 E. Colfax Ave. The 405 unit complex, which was under construction, sustained major damage. One Aurora firefighter suffered minor injuries but was not transported to a hospital for treatment. Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) were on scene Sunday to assist with the investigation.

Units on Scene:

Aurora: Battalion Chief 1, Battalion Chief 2, Chief 10, Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 4, Engine 5, Engine 6, Engine 8, Engine 13, Engine 14, Engine 15, Engine 21, Ladder 2, Ladder 5, Ladder 6, Ladder 8, Ladder 21, Rescue 2, Rescue 4, Heavy Rescue 5, Arson 1, Arson 2, Arson 3, Arson 7 & Mobile Command Post

Falck: Falck 5, Medic 102 & Medic 115

Arapahoe Rescue Patrol: Rehab 12

Aurora Police Department