Crews Continue Investigation Into Heather Gardens Deadly Blast & Fire

AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) - The investigation continues into what caused a deadly explosion and fire at a senior living center in Aurora. Carol Ross died in the fire, according to Heather Gardens.

Carol Ross (credit: Heather Gardens newsletter)

The Heather Gardens Association board says they met on Tuesday during one of their previously scheduled meetings. They also said in a statement to CBS4,

"We are all grieving the loss of Carol Ross, a beloved Heather Gardens family member and our residents have suffered a great deal of disruption as a result of this tragedy."

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Crews were still at the scene on Tuesday, four days after the blast.

Two other people, including a firefighter were hurt. They are expected to be okay.

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On Monday night, Xcel Energy officials said natural gas service was restored to all but two customers. Those two customers will have service restored when they return home.

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