Two dozen tenants have been pressured out of a north Aurora condo constructing Friday evening by a hearth extinguished inside a ground-level unit.
Aurora Fireplace Rescue spokesperson Eric Hurst stated Saturday morning that a minimum of a number of the 19 adults and 5 kids displaced by the blaze, the reason for which continues to be beneath investigation, could possibly return later within the day, relying on the extent of smoke harm.
The company stated in a information launch that firefighters have been dispatched to the complicated within the 1400 block of North Kingston Avenue about 9:40 p.m. after 911 callers reported flames and other people trapped inside.
The fireplace was contained inside 20 minutes, and Hurst stated firefighters helped two folks evacuate the constructing. Two folks additionally obtained on-scene medical remedy for smoke inhalation.
Tenants who have been pressured to go away are being assisted by the American Crimson Cross, the company stated in its launch.
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