Aurora Brush Fire

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On March 21st, 2025 at approximately 14:45 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported vegetation fire at Jewell Wetlands Park, 13005 E. Jewell Ave. Engine 4 arrived on scene and found heavy smoke and fire in the brush on the south side of the park. Crews were on scene almost about six hours extinguishing the fire, mopping up hot spots and cutting down hazardous trees. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. This is the second vegetation fire in the park this week.

Units on Scene:

Aurora: Chief 1, Chief 10, Battalion 1, Battalion 3, Engine 3, Engine 4, Engine 7, Engine 9, Engine 12, Engine 13, Engine 15, Engine 17, Ladder 8, Brush 3, Brush 8, Brush 12, Brush 15, Brush 13, Brush Engine 13, Tender 15, Arson 4 & PIO 1

South Metro Fire Rescue: Battalion 5, Safety 2 & Tender 41

South Metro Fire Dispatch Center: IDT 1, IDT 2 & IDT 33

Aurora Parks and Open Space: Ranger 3, Ranger 6, Ranger 11 & Ranger 20

Falck: Falck 6, Medic 103, Medic 116 & Basic 508

Aurora Police Department

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