Tag: American Red Cross
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Early morning fire displaces 17 people in Denver
Denver Fire responded to a report of a structure fire early Tuesday morning near East Oxford Drive and South Yosemite Street. When firefighters arrived, they saw heavy smoke and fire, according to a social media post from Denver Fire. The American Red Cross will be assisting with the 17 people who were displaced by the…
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Fire in Aurora displaces 7 people, 3 cats
Multiple people are displaced after a structure fire in Aurora. Aurora Fire Rescue first posted about the fire at about 12:39 a.m. Friday on the social platform X. When firefighters arrived, they found a detached garage with flames visible, according to Aurora Fire. Crews were able to get the fire under control, and no injuries…
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Denver gives out 1,000-plus emergency backpacks
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver’s emergency office held its second-annual DenverREADY Preparedness Fair on Saturday at the Montbello Recreation Center, an exercise aimed at helping local communities prepare amidst the backdrop of increasing frequency of natural disasters. Natural disasters in Colorado have jumped up over 275% over the last 20 years. There…
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Disaster Assistance Center for condo fire victims moved to Village East Elementary
Arapahoe County has moved its Disaster Assistance Center for victims of Thursday’s Club Valencia fire. The center is now at Village East Elementary at 1433 South Oakland Street in Aurora, the county announced in a news release. The center is open Saturday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A complimentary bus is available…
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Marshall Fire: Victims face the agony of a long recovery
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save This is the first of an occasional series to tell the story of the recovery from the Dec. 30, 2021 Marshall Fire through the eyes of its victims. Andrey and Elena Grachev of Louisville celebrated the 18th anniversary — literally the day — of moving into their…
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Some Estes Park residents thankful, others ready to leave for good after fire ignites on Tuesday
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ESTES PARK — More often than not, Terry Chiplin begins his days by walking across the street to enjoy the outdoors at Hermit Park. Whether he’s walking his six-year-old canine companion, Coco, or running five miles, Chiplin begins each morning at the park across the…