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Fire damages two homes in Aurora, firefighter injured

The fire was in the 500 block of North Florence Street, according to Aurora Fire Rescue.

Credit: Sarah Rice

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AURORA, Colo. — Aurora Fire Rescue said a fire in the 500 block of North Florence Street was under control after it had threatened structures.

The fire damaged two separate houses on the block, which is in a residential area west of Havana Street and south of East 6th Avenue.

No residents were injured. A firefighter sustained a minor injury, according to Aurora Fire Rescue.

A spokesperson for Aurora Fire said they were trying to determine whether the fire started outside, in a house, or in a nearby shed.

9NEWS is working to get more information. Check back here for the latest updates.

Crews responding to an outside fire threatening structures in the 500 blk of N Florence St. PIO enroute to the incident. pic.twitter.com/QssV88SAH0
— Aurora Fire Rescue (@AuroraFireDpt) July 27, 2020

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