Elementary School Electrical Fire

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On August 25th, 2026 at approximately 13:20 South Metro Fire Rescue and Aurora Fire Rescue were dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at Rolling Hills Elementary School, 5756 S. Biscay St. in Arapahoe County. Firefighters arrived on scene and found an electrical issue with the ballast in a light fixture. South Metro neutralized the issue inside of the building while Aurora checked the roof. No injuries were reported. The school was successfully evacuated when the alarm sounded and the students were sent home early.

Units on Scene:

South Metro: District Chief 1 (Cancelled), Battalion 5, Safety 2, Engine 22, Engine 42, Medic 42 & PIO 12 (Cancelled)

Aurora: Battalion 3 & Ladder 6

Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office & Cherry Creek Schools Safety & Security

Charles Broshous Photo ©

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Elementary School Electrical Fire