AURORA, Colo. — One man was seriously injured in a house fire Sunday night, according to Aurora Fire Rescue. 12 people and six pets were displaced.
The fire broke out just before 10 p.m. Sunday at the two-story home near Moline Street and E Highline Drive off E Alameda Avenue, Aurora Fire Rescue said.
The man got out thanks to the other people who were in the house. No one else was hurt. The man was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
Firefighters rescued and had to resuscitate a dog.
Aurora Fire Rescue said it's working with the American Red Cross to help the 12 adults and six pets, displaced by the fire, find a new place to live.
The fire is under investigation to determine its origin and cause, Aurora Fire Rescue said.
One person was seriously injured in a house fire near the intersection of Moline Street and E. Highline Drive in Aurora this evening. The fire was reported at approximately 9:40 pm.
— Aurora Fire Rescue (@AuroraFireDpt) August 26, 2024
Aurora Fire Rescue’s Engine 4 crew arrived on the scene of the fire within two minutes. Upon… pic.twitter.com/lc8mBUYZuG
