One person dies in structure fire on Baseline Rd

BOULDER, Colo. - Around 11:57 p.m. Boulder Fire-Rescue responded to a fire at a 55+ housing facility in the 4800 block of Baseline Road. While conducting their preliminary search of the units, firefighters found an adult male and quickly removed him from the structure and began performing life saving measures. Unfortunately, the adult male died at the scene.

Firefighters and police officers continued to evacuate the impacted and surrounding buildings. The fire was contained to a single unit which has sustained fire, smoke, and water damage. Other nearby units sustained some smoke and water damage, but no other injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation; foul play was ruled out as a cause. Approximately 12 people were evacuated, none were displaced, and American Red Cross was on scene to assist. Information regarding the victim and the cause of their death will be released by the Boulder County Coroner's Office.

Boulder Fire-Rescue extends our deepest condolences to the individual's family and loved ones - as well as those impacted by this fire," said Michael Calderazzo, Boulder Fire-Rescue Chief. "Our firefighters and first responders performed well last night - responding quickly and attentively to the fire scene. It is never an easy thing to lose a member of the community, our thoughts are with those involved."

Boulder Fire-Rescue appreciates our local partners who assisted during this incident: Boulder Police Department, Mountain View Fire Rescue, Falck Rocky Mountain, and American Red Cross.