Dog dies, family displaced following apartment fire near S. Peoria Street and E. Archer Place
Investigators with Aurora Fire and Rescue say a fire Wednesday night caused extensive damage to an apartment.
According to authorities, at approximately 7:30 p.m. a report came in about an apartment building on fire near S. Peoria Street and E. Archer Place.
Crews are on scene of a structure fire at an apartment complex near N Peoria St and E Archer Pl.
— Aurora Fire Rescue (@AuroraFireDpt) May 4, 2023
Firefighters are searching the building for people & pets and conducting fire suppression.#AFRIncident pic.twitter.com/kFZXTvpHCi
Firefighters arrived to the scene and found heavy smoke and flames coming from the apartment. Authorities say one person and a pet needed assistance evacuating.
Crews kept the fire from spreading to other units as two individuals were evaluated by EMS professionals on the scene. They were reportedly not transported to a hospital.
Investigators say one dog died as a result of the blaze. Residents of the affected unit will be displaced as the American Red Cross was contacted to provide support.