By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
• More than 100 firefighters battled a multi-alarm fire at a Denver apartment complex under construction Friday evening. FireRescue1
• The blaze in southeast Denver prompted nearby evacuations and temporary closures of Leetsdale Drive. FireRescue1
• One firefighter was injured and taken to a hospital; no other injuries were reported. ABC7 Los Angeles
• Power outages affected the surrounding area and a temporary shelter was set up in nearby Glendale. FireRescue1
DENVER, CO — More than 100 firefighters battled a major blaze Friday evening at a three-story apartment complex under construction in southeast Denver as crews worked to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures. FireRescue1
The fire, which escalated to a multi-alarm response, prompted authorities to close Leetsdale Drive and advise evacuations for residents in proximity to the scene due to intense heat and smoke. FireRescue1
One firefighter was injured while combating the blaze and was transported to Denver Health hospital; no other injuries had been reported as of the latest updates. ABC7 Los Angeles
The intense fire conditions caused significant power outages in the area, leading local officials to establish a temporary shelter at an event center in nearby Glendale for displaced residents. FireRescue1
Fire officials continued suppression efforts into the night as pockets of deep-seated fire remained in the structure, and the cause of the fire was under investigation. ABC7 Los Angeles
This is a developing story.