Firefighters worked to keep flames from reaching nearby buildings, and investigators later classified the fire as accidental.
AURORA, CO - October 30, 2026
A vehicle struck a mobile home on East Colfax Avenue in Aurora early Thursday, and the impact started a fire that spread to both the home and the car. One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, according to CBS News.
Key Facts
- Date: Early Thursday, about 4 a.m.; reported October 30, 2026
- Location: 15000 block of East Colfax Avenue, Aurora, Colorado
- Type of crash: Vehicle collision with a mobile home, followed by fire
- Vehicles involved: One car
- Injuries / fatalities: One person with minor injuries
- Responding agencies: Aurora Fire Rescue
- Reported by: CBS News (CBS Colorado)
Crash Overview
Shortly after 4 a.m. Thursday, the vehicle hit the side of a single-wide mobile home on East Colfax Avenue, in the 15000 block. The impact ignited a fire that burned the home and also set the vehicle on fire, according to CBS News.
Aurora Fire Rescue crews responded to the blaze and worked to keep it from reaching neighboring structures. Firefighters said no one was inside the home at the time.
Treatment at the scene preceded a hospital trip for one person, whose injuries were described as minor. Few other details have been reported.
People Involved
Firefighters reported that one person received treatment and was transported to a hospital for minor injuries. The reports did not identify this person's role, age or home city.
Investigation Status
According to investigators cited by CBS News, the cause of the fire was determined to be accidental. The reports did not name the investigating agency.
If You Were Involved
If you were involved in a crash, consider these general steps:
- Seek medical attention even if you feel fine.
- Document the scene with photos or video if it is safe to do so.
- Exchange information with the other drivers and note any witnesses.
- Request the official crash report from the law enforcement agency that responded.
- Notify your insurer as soon as reasonably possible.
- Consider speaking with a qualified attorney if you were injured or face significant losses.