Aurora Brush Fire

On March 17th, 2025 at approximately 15:20 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported brush fire in the Ponderosa Preserve, behind 8032 S. Kenwaunee St. Crews arrived on scene to find a moderate sized fire wind driven grass fire burning in the open space in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Crews were on scene about two hours extinguishing the fire, mopping up hot spots and cutting down trees. The burned approximately 2-3 acres and was dangerously close to numerous homes before it was contained. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Additional information provided by Aurora Fire Rescue

Units on Scene:

Aurora: Chief 1, Chief 6, Battalion 3, Engine 11, Engine 12, Engine 14, Brush Engine 13, Brush 13, Tender 15, Arson 2 & Arson 4

South Metro Fire Rescue: Battalion 4, Battalion 5 (Cancelled), Safety 2, Med 1, Med 2 (Cancelled), Brush 22, Engine 23, Medic 23 (Cancelled), Engine 46 (Cancelled), Engine 47, Brush Engine 41 & Wildland 41

Rattlesnake Fire Protection District: Tender 251

Falck: Medic 112

Aurora Parks and Open Space: Ranger 9