AURORA, Colo. — Ten people at an assisted living home were displaced Friday morning after a structure fire, according to Aurora Fire Rescue. One person was evaluated for smoke inhalation.
The fire was reported around 5:00 a.m. Friday at Lotus Assisted Living in a neighborhood off E. Smoky Hill Road and S. Buckley Road in Aurora.
Firefighters searched the building for anyone inside and did not find anyone. Crews got the fire under control by approximately 6:42 a.m. Friday, according to Aurora Fire Rescue. South Metro Fire Rescue and Aurora Police Department were also on scene helping getting the flames tamped down.
It was determined to be an accidental smoking fire.
Aurora Fire Rescue warned everyone to make sure cigarettes are fully extinguished before discarding them and do not put cigarettes into potting soil as a means of discarding them. Potting soil is extremely flammable, according to Aurora Fire Rescue. Water or sand are better alternatives.
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