A structure fire near 22nd and Altura in Aurora sent thick, black smoke into the air on Wednesday, with the plume visible across parts of the city as multiple fire units rushed in. Neighbors shared videos and posts about heavy smoke drifting across nearby streets while crews tried to get things under control. The department’s initial update did not include information on injuries or what sparked the blaze.
What Aurora Fire Rescue Posted
According to Aurora Fire Rescue, crews were dispatched to a structure fire in the 22nd and Altura area on Wednesday. The post named the general intersection but did not provide an update on evacuations or the fire’s cause.
Smoke Reported Blocks Away
A reply in Aurora Fire Rescue’s X thread…..