A major fire broke out early Wednesday morning at Heritage Hills Apartments in Commerce, prompting a large emergency response and temporarily displacing 20 residents, according to officials.
According to the Commerce Fire Department, fire crews responded to the scene after receiving reports of a commercial fire on Wednesday, March 19. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy flames coming from the apartment complex.
As firefighters worked to contain the blaze, officers with the Commerce Police Department went door to door to ensure the safe evacuation of all residents.
The fire heavily damaged two apartments, while two others sustained minor smoke and water damage. The occupants of these four affected units were relocated, according to authorities.
Displaced residents were transported by bus, provided by Commerce City Schools, to Commerce First Baptist Church – where they received assistance from Jackson County Emergency Management Agency and the Red Cross.
No injuries were reported, and an investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
