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Crews Put Out 3-Alarm Fire At Apartments Near Alameda & Havana In Denver

DENVER (CBS4) - Firefighters have put out a 3-alarm fire at the apartment complex at 10150 East Virginia Avenue in Denver. That is near East Alameda Avenue and South Havana Street.

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Firefighters rescued two dogs which they say survived. However, two other dogs did not survive. One cat was taken to the vet. There are no reports of any injuries to humans.

Firefighters were on the roof of building number 8 Wednesday afternoon. At least a dozen units were displaced.

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(credit: Denver Fire)

Copter4 flew overhead and a large hole was visible in the roof of the building.

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A little after 5 p.m., Denver Fire tweeted that the fire was under control and they were working to extinguish the remaining hotspots.

The American Red Cross is working to help families displaced by the fire.

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