South Metro Hot Tub Fire

At 14:22 on May 15th, 2025 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire in the 7000 block of S. Andes Circle West. A heavy black smoke plume was visible throughout the area. An off-duty SMFR firefighter, who lived nearby, ran to the residence, helped evacuate the occupants and tended to a third-party in the backyard who was attempting to extinguish the fire with a garden hose. An Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Deputy used the garden hose to wet down the side of the home to keep the fire from spreading to the structure. The fire originated from a hot tub in the backyard which was being serviced by a technician at the time. The technician was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for evaluation. No fire extension to the home.

Units on Scene:

South Metro: District Chief 1, Battalion 4, Battalion 5, Chief 14, Safety 1 (Cancelled), Safety 2, Med 1, Engine 22, Engine 23, Medic 23, Engine 31, Medic 31, Tower 35, Engine 42, Medic 43, Tower 45, PIO 12, PIO 13, Bureau 21 & Bureau 23

Aurora Fire Rescue: Ladder 13 & Engine 14 (Canceled)

Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office