A five-alarm fire broke out Friday night at a Denver apartment building construction site, about the size of a city block, and more than 100 firefighters worked for hours to prevent the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings, officials said.
The Denver Fire Department told ABC News that one firefighter was injured while battling the blaze and was taken to the hospital.
No other injuries were reported.
AP – Photo: Denver fires, U.S.
The fire prompted evacuation orders for nearby residents.
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By early evening, the fire was largely under control but had not yet been completely extinguished. Officials estimate the fire is about 70% contained, with some deep fire still burning inside the building. Firefighters are expected to remain on scene throughout the night to fully extinguish hot spots.
DENVER FIRE DEPARTMENT – PHOTO: This photo provided by the Denver Fire Department shows a fire in Denver on Friday night, January 2, 2026.
The building is in the early to mid-stages of construction and is made primarily of wood, with some plastic materials used for cladding and construction.
There is no word yet on the cause of the fire.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
