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Chicago Tribune
5 days ago
- Chicago Tribune
Aurora firefighters respond to four separate structure fires over July 4 weekend
The Aurora Fire Department responded to four separate structure fires across the city over the Fourth of July weekend, the department said in a news release Monday. Three of the four buildings were occupied at the time of the fires, but none of the incidents resulted in any fatalities, the department said. The first fire occurred on July 4, with crews responding at around 4:39 p.m. to a trash fire that had spread to a wooden fence and brick exterior of an apartment building on the 1300 block of Monomoy Street on Aurora's West Side, per the release. A male resident sustained minor injuries during the fire and was treated on scene. Later that day, Aurora firefighters responded at around 10:25 p.m. to calls that a residence on the 1100 block of Pearl Street on Aurora's East Side was fully engulfed in flames, with possible explosions and people trapped inside, according to the release. Crews conducted an aggressive fire attack and search efforts, bringing the fire under control in about 30 minutes, the release said. The nine occupants of the residence escaped without injury, and a total of 10 residents were displaced. Victim Services and the Red Cross provided assistance. The following day at around 1:33 p.m., Aurora firefighters responded to a report of heavy smoke and flames coming from the garage of a home on the 2400 block of Blue Spruce Lane, per the release. No one was inside during the fire, the release noted, and the home was deemed habitable. That evening at around 9:48 p.m., crews responded to another fire in the garage of a home, in which firefighters rescued a woman, 35, from a second-floor bedroom of the home on the 900 block of Four Seasons Boulevard. She was taken to the hospital with smoke inhalation, and the home was deemed uninhabitable, with residents finding temporary housing on their own, officials said. Aurora Fire Chief David McCabe said in the release that it was 'an extremely busy holiday weekend' for Aurora's firefighters, medics and dispatchers, and cautioned residents to exercise caution when using grills, open-flame equipment and other ignition sources, particularly in hot and dry weather. The causes of all the fires remain under active investigation, officials said.
Chicago Tribune
05-06-2025
- Chicago Tribune
One dead, two injured in crash on Butterfield Road in Aurora
A three-vehicle crash on Butterfield Road near Eola Road in Aurora left one dead and two injured on Wednesday morning, the Aurora Police Department said in a news release on Thursday. The crash occurred at around 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aurora police said in the release. Preliminary information about the incident indicates that a red Saturn SUV driven by a man, 19, collided with a semi-truck just east of Hedge Row Drive, according to police. A third vehicle was also involved, the release said, with all three vehicles sustaining significant damage. The driver of the Saturn SUV was extricated from the car by the Aurora Fire Department and taken to Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, according to the release, where he was pronounced dead about an hour later. The drivers of the semi-truck and the other vehicle involved sustained injuries and were taken to local hospitals by paramedics, police said. The Aurora Police Department's Traffic Division is investigating the circumstances of the crash, the release said. Parts of Butterfield Road were closed for several hours so investigators could document and process the scene of the crash, officials said.
Chicago Tribune
27-04-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Aurora Fire Department lighting stations red, holding memorial ceremony to honor fallen firefighters
The Aurora Fire Department is participating in a national tribute campaign for fallen firefighters and hosting a memorial ceremony in May, according to a news release from the department, for fallen firefighters, including Aurora firefighter recruit Cristian Medrano who passed away during training last April. Through May 4, all fire stations in the city will be illuminated in red as part of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's 'Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters' campaign, the release said. The downtown area around City Hall will also have red lighting and displays, including digital signage and kiosk graphics, according to officials. The display leads up to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, where institutions across the country light their buildings red to show solidarity with fallen firefighters. The Aurora Fire Department will also be hosting a memorial ceremony at 9 a.m. May 6 at its Central Fire Station at 75 N. Broadway in Aurora to honor both line-of-duty and active-duty deaths of firefighters, according to the release. The public is invited to attend the ceremony and reflect on the lives and legacies of Aurora's fallen firefighters, officials said, including that of Christian Medrano who died last year. 'Cristian Medrano's passing has reminded us how precious and courageous this calling truly is,' said Aurora Fire Chief Dave McCabe in the release. 'We encourage every Aurora resident to take part in honoring not only Cristian but all firefighters who gave their lives in service.' The department also invites local businesses, community organizations and families to light their homes or properties in red during the tribute campaign.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Fluctuating weather can increase fire risk in Colorado
DENVER, CO (KDVR) — With the weather turning warm before the next round of snow, firefighters are sending out a warning: The dry conditions can increase your fire risk. A Home Gnome study called '2025's Most Vulnerable Cities for House Fires' places Thornton, Lakewood and Aurora among the nation's most vulnerable cities for house fires. Denver, Aurora fire crews battle 2 alarm fire sparked by faulty refrigeration unit Colorado's stretches of high temperatures followed by snow storms create conditions that can be prime for fire danger. 'An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure and so whatever people can do to, you know, just be safe and practice maintenance and preventable safety tips in their homes, then they're going to protect themselves and their family,' said Aurora Fire Department Spokesperson Dawn Small. The city of Aurora saw more than 300 structure fires in 2024, with 32 in January and 35 in March. Small said wildfires can be sparked by flying embers so homeowners should monitor any flammable items. 'Nothing that's potentially flammable or an ember catcher within five feet of the perimeter of your home,' said Small. Most house fires begin in the kitchen. Police vehicle responding to alcohol-involved crash hit by suspected DUI driver 'You think, 'stand by your pan' — don't leave that cooking unattended. In the bedroom which is the second most common place that we see fires in the home, 'close before you doze;' close the door when you're going to bed to prevent that fire from going and entering into that bedroom,' she said. It's also important to keep space heaters at least three feet away from anything flammable. Aurora Fire told FOX31 that fatal residential fires are twice as likely to happen during the first months of the year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Yahoo
Aurora crash: Pedestrian killed identified as Naperville man
The Brief A 54-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by a car Monday morning in Aurora. The victim, identified as Derrick Davis of Naperville, was pronounced dead at the hospital. Police say the driver attempted to stop but was unable to avoid the collision. AURORA, Ill. - Authorities are investigating a fatal crash in Aurora after a pedestrian was struck and killed while crossing Illinois Route 59. What we know Aurora police and fire crews responded around 8:46 a.m. Monday to the intersection of Route 59 and Fox Valley Entrance 1, where a black 2018 Infiniti Q50 hit a 54-year-old man. Officers found the man in the roadway with severe injuries. The driver remained at the scene, and the Aurora Fire Department transported the victim to Rush Copley Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 9:59 a.m. According to police, the driver was heading northbound on Route 59 when the pedestrian tried crossing eastbound and entered the Infiniti's path. The driver attempted to stop but was unable to avoid the collision. Police identified the victim as Derrick Davis, of Naperville. The Kane County Coroner's Office will conduct an autopsy to determine the official cause of death. What's next Aurora police are continuing to investigate the crash. "Our hearts go out to Mr. Davis's family and friends as they navigate this heartbreaking loss," Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross said in a statement. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Aurora Police Department's Traffic Division at 630-256-5330 or email tips@ The Source The information in this article was provided by the Aurora Police Department.
