Aurora Morrison Nature Center Mop-Up

Charles Broshous Photo ©

On July 18th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue was still on scene watching for hot spots and downing impacted trees after a large brush fire broke out near the Morrison Nature Center Open Space. The fire broke out about on July 17th, 2026 in a rugged area south of the Nature Center on E. 17th Place. Due to the warm temperatures and dry terrain, AFR is diligently working the scene to mitigate all possible hazards.

Units on Scene:

Aurora: Battalion 1, Engine 3, Engine 13, Brush 3 & Brush 9

Falck: Medic 514

South Metro Fire Rescue: Wildland 39

Charles Broshous Photo ©

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2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30	31

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Aurora East 17th Place Mop-Up

Aurora Morrison Nature Center Mop-Up