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Fire at Gold Run Apartments
Victims released from the hospital
Devon Taylor and Justin Kutner
Issue date: 10/26/07 Section: News
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Three residents of the Gold Run apartment complex who were admitted to Boulder Community Hospital with injuries sustained from a fire in the apartment complex early this morning have been treated and released, said CU spokesman Bronson Hilliard.
The three victims were treated for smoke inhalation.
The Gold Run apartments, located on the 28th Frontage Rd. and Colorado Avenue, are home to many CU students. The fire broke out 2802 Sundown Lane.
After rescuing several residents, firefighters worked to stop the conflagration within a larger building in the center of the Gold Run complex. As onlookers began to amass, police tape was set up around the building and perimeter.
According to police officers, the cause of the fire is unknown as of yet. All residents were believed to have been evacuated from the building.
Crowds gathered as the flames appeared to leap from the building and intensify near 4:30 a.m. Friday.
Stay tuned to The Campus Press for more information as it is made available.
Anyone affected by the fire needs to contact victim's assistance at (303) 492.8855 to be accounted for and to recieve food passes and any help.
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Campus Press Staff Writer Ben Prince contributed to this article.
If you were affected by the fire and have any information about the event please contact The Campus Press at (303) 957-7071 or cpnewstips@gmail.com.
Editor's note: The E-mail edition sent this morning originally ran citing the date of the blaze as Thursday. This is incorrect, as the fire began early Friday morning. Please excuse our mistake.
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