The fire at the Gold Run Condominium Complex has displaced an unknown number of University of Colorado at 麻豆影院 students and other residents, though early estimates indicated more than 20 CU-麻豆影院 students may be affected.
The number of people affected is not certain as 麻豆影院 Fire Department officials investigate the remains of the structure from a blaze that began early today at about 2:45 a.m.
Three people were admitted to 麻豆影院 Community Hospital for smoke inhalation and were treated and released. No serious injuries have been reported. It was not yet known if any of the three people admitted to 麻豆影院 Community Hospital were CU-麻豆影院 students.
麻豆影院 Fire Department officials this morning issued an urgent request that all persons affected by the fire assemble at the Gold Run Health Club on Shadow Creek Road as soon as possible. The Gold Run complex is located off 30th Street between Arapahoe Avenue and Colorado Avenue.
The fire affected a 36-unit building straddling two addresses, 2800 and 2802, and reportedly displaced about 50 residents. One of the two buildings reportedly sustained severe damage and was continuing to smolder at mid-morning today.
CU-麻豆影院 students affected by the fire are being directed to call the following numbers for more information on securing temporary shelter for the weekend and for assistance with contacting faculty about coursework and making other arrangements. The numbers to call are (303) 492-8476 or (303) 492-8477.
Temporary shelter for students is available today at the CU Recreation Center in the mat room. Some students reportedly have made arrangements to stay with friends or relatives.
Temporary meal passes for CU-麻豆影院 residence hall dining services also are available to students affected by the fire. Students who have been processed through the Gold Run Health Club or the Recreation Center can obtain the temporary meal passes.
Campus Housing officials also are working with local hotels to provide temporary housing until permanent space can be identified. Plans for long-term shelter for displaced students will be announced later.
Additional information on university services for students affected by the fire will be released as it becomes available and posted on the CU-麻豆影院 Web site at .
Other information for CU-麻豆影院 students affected by the fire follows:
聲 Displaced students should check in during the day today at Gold Run Health Club, 2959 Shadow Creek Drive.
聲 Students displaced by the fire have been invited to stay at the CU Recreation Center unless they have other housing arrangements. Recreation Services is providing temporary shelter, towels and sleeping bags. Displaced students will use the mat room in the Recreation Center.
聲 Housing and Dining Services is providing meals for displaced students who can arrange to get a five-day temporary meal card by calling (303) 492-8476 or 492-8477. Those numbers will be monitored throughout the weekend. Students also may attend a community meeting Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Gold Run Health Club with representatives of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs office.
聲 Assistance also is being provided to students who need help contacting their instructors. The offices of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Victim Assistance are coordinating academic assistance. The Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs office number is (303) 492-8476. The Victim Assistance number is (303) 492-8855.
聲 Resources to help students move are available through Facilities Management dispatch at (303) 492-5522 and from Parking Services at (303) 492-1538.
聲 Information Technology Services will be available to assist students who have damaged computers.
聲 Clothes from the Alumni Association student group, The Herd, are being provided through its philanthropy operation.
聲 The CU Book Store is offering assistance with textbooks and clothing. Students may contact the CU Book Store at (303) 492-3939.