Crews respond to multiple fires across Denver metro on 4th of July

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

An increase in fire calls was expected as the dry and hot conditions, along with holiday celebrations, created wildfire risks and prompted fire warnings days before the Fourth of July.

Denver fires

The Denver Fire Department responded to two separate house fires in the Montbello neighborhood near 52nd Avenue and Altura Street at around 11:30 p.m.

The crews were able to extinguish both fires but said the residents were displaced and the Red Cross was notified.

The Denver Fire Department told FOX31 that they were dispatched to a preliminary total of five house fires, two multi-family home fires and 119 trash and grass fires from Thursday to Friday morning.

Aurora fires

The Aurora Fire Rescue also responded to a handful of fires on the night of the Fourth 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 in a matter of minutes.

Aurora Fire Rescue also responded to fires in the 17000 block of East Exposition Drive , 100 block of Sable Boulevard and the 26000 block of East Kettle Place . All three fires were extinguished and crews said only minor injuries were reported.

Douglas County: ‘Numerous’ fires due to illegal fireworks

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was also out in full force on Thursday and said crews received “ numerous calls of grass fires due to illegal fireworks.” They asked residents to celebrate safely.

While the Fourth of July may have come and gone, fire crews are warning about the dangers that come the day after the holiday. Homeowners need to watch out for the possibility of fires that could be started by improperly disposed fireworks.

All fireworks should be put in a bucket of water to make sure they are completely out, according to firefighters.

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