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1 Dog Saved, 1 Dog Dies In Second Alarm Fire In Aurora

AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) - Aurora firefighters responded to a second alarm fire on Wednesday on 18th Place near Airport Boulevard and East Colfax Avenue. Firefighters say one dog was saved, but another died of smoke inhalation.

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Officials say the fire started in a four-unit residential building. Two of the units were occupied, although it's not clear how many people were inside.

They escaped, and no humans were hurt.

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Smoke and flames could be seen coming from the roof. Firefighters are working to control the fire as of 5:20 p.m.

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It's not clear what started the fire.

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