One firefighter was injured, and nearby residents were ordered to evacuate as crews worked overnight to knock down hot spots in a wood-framed structure.
Five-alarm fire erupts at apartment project
More than 100 firefighters responded Friday evening to a large fire that escalated to five alarms at an apartment-building construction site in Denver, officials said. The burning structure covered roughly a full city block, and crews spent hours trying to stop the flames from reaching neighboring buildings.
Firefighter injured; evacuations ordered nearby
One firefighter was hurt while fighting the blaze and was taken to a hospital, the Denver Fire Department told media. No other injuries were immediately reported.
Because of the intensity of the fire, evacuation orders were issued for nearby residents.
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Crews report deep pockets of fire as containment grows
Late Friday, officials said the incident was largely under control but not fully extinguished. They estimated the fire was about 70% contained, with areas of stubborn, deep-seated burning still inside the structure.
Firefighters were expected to remain on the scene through the night to fully extinguish hot spots.
Wood-heavy construction and no cause announced
Officials said the building was in the early to mid-stages of construction and was primarily wood, with some plastic materials used for wrapping and construction.
The cause of the fire had not been announced.
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