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Colo. firefighter falls through floor

Firefighter was injured during fall but was rescued; 5 other people were rushed to hospital with smoke inhalation

By April Schildmeyer
The Denver Channel

AURORA, Colo. — A firefighter was injured and five people were rushed to the hospital with smoke inhalation as fire raced through an apartment complex Friday morning.

The fire on Kenton Street and East 1st Avenue was reported shortly after 1 a.m.

“We had heavy smoke and flame on arrival,” said Aurora Fire Department Capt. Allen Robnett. “The residents of the affected unit were able to escape prior to our arrival.”

Full story: Firefighter, Residents Injured In Aurora Apartment Fire