Denver area firefighters respond to multiple fires on July Fourth

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DENVER (KDVR) — Crews are busy fighting multiple fires across the Denver metro area Thursday night.

A higher amount of fires was expected. Dry, hot conditions along with holiday celebrations created wildfire risks and prompted fire warnings days before the 4th of July.

At 8:40 p.m., Aurora Fire Rescue was on the scene of a small grass fire in the 16000 block of 40th Circle. No one was injured and the fire was under control as of 8:44 p.m.

The Arvada Fire Department and West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a grass fire north of Interstate 76 near Marshall Street, and the fire was put under control, AFD posted at 9:37 p.m.

Aurora Fire Rescue was on the scene of another fire by 10:16 p.m., in the 100 block of Sable Boulevard. AFR asked people to avoid the area.

At 10:56 p.m., AFR posted an update on X saying the fire was under control and crews were remaining on the scene to put out hot spots. There were no injuries reported.

DCSO: ‘Numerous’ fires due to illegal fireworks

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said it has received “numerous calls of grass fires due to illegal fireworks,” and asked residents to celebrate safely.

DCSO recommends celebrating with a professional fireworks show.

This article will be udpated as more information becomes avaialble.

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Brooke Williams

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