Fireworks spark a brush fire that led to evacuations in an Aurora neighborhood

By Conor McCue July 5, 2022 / 6:23 PM / CBS Colorado Fireworks are being blamed for several fires crews had to respond to Monday night, including o...

July 6, 2022
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By Conor McCue July 5, 2022 / 6:23 PM / CBS Colorado Fireworks are being blamed for several fires crews had to respond to Monday night, including one that led to temporary evacuations in an Aurora neighborhood.  South Metro Fire Rescue received calls about the brush fire off South Himalaya Street just after 7:30 p.m. Once on scene, crews found a fast-burning fire in an open space near homes.   South Metro firefighters battle a brush fire in Aurora South Metro Fire "It was roaring pretty quick. Flames were getting pretty high," said Carly Williams, who lives nearby.

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