The flames are out on the condominium complicated development website, however Colfax and Peoria will stay closed into the brand new yr as hearth crews launch their investigation, Aurora hearth officers mentioned Thursday.
The fireplace that began on Dec. 16 in an under-construction condominium complicated has been totally extinguished, Aurora Fire Rescue announced Thursday afternoon. Sizzling spots are now not burning within the constructing.
Aurora Fireplace Rescue crews and different hearth companies have been launched from the scene, however will keep management of and monitor the scene with the assistance of a safety agency, AFR spokesperson Daybreak Small mentioned in an emailed assertion. If the fireplace or any sizzling spots rekindle, hearth crews might be activated once more.
Aurora hearth investigators will start their evaluation of the fireplace starting the week of Jan. 1, Small mentioned. Demolition of elements of the constructing will start that week as properly.
Beforehand, Matthew Longshore, a spokesperson for the Aurora Police Division, informed the Denver Publish that the intersection would stay closed till the fireplace investigation completed.
“This strategy will facilitate the reopening of significant roadways to the group,” Small said. “It’s anticipated that this course of may span a number of weeks, with the objective of reopening all roadways as quickly as doable.”