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Aurora Fire Rescue

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natural-disasters2 years ago

Colorado hit with heavy rain and flooding, causing road closures and danger for drivers.

Heavy rainfall in Colorado has caused flooding and road closures across the state, with several rivers and creeks reaching unsafe levels. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for metro Denver, the mountain foothills, and high plains, with more rain expected through Friday afternoon. Aurora Fire Rescue's swift water rescue team saved a man stranded in his truck amid rising waters, while several roads and highways have been closed due to flooding. Motorists are advised to check their route through Weld County on the county's infrastructure map before departing to check for other road closures.

accidents2 years ago

Mechanical Collapse at Gaylord Rockies Resort's Pool Area Injures Six, Two Critically.

Six people were injured, two with life-threatening injuries, when mechanical equipment collapsed into an indoor swimming pool area at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Aurora, Colorado. At the time of the collapse, 50 to 100 people were inside the aquatics center. The resort and convention center, which has more than 1,000 rooms, features a water park on the sprawling property. The cause of the collapse is under investigation.