Firefighters battle major blaze Friday night at Denver construction site
Colorado Public Radio••general
Key Points:
- Over 100 firefighters responded to a five-alarm fire that engulfed a three-story apartment complex under construction in southeast Denver on Friday evening.
- The blaze, described as one of the largest in recent Denver history, continued to burn more than two hours after it started, with one firefighter injured and taken to Denver Health.
- The fire occurred at Leetsdale Dr. and S. Forest St., prompting road closures and evacuation advisories for nearby residents due to intense heat.
- The Colorado Division of Homeland Security reported significant power outages caused by the fire and established a temporary shelter at the Glendale Event Center for displaced individuals.
