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A multi-unit building under renovation in Aurora was deemed uninhabitable following a structure fire Thursday morning, according to the Aurora Fire Department.

At around 10:38 a.m. on Thursday, the department responded to a reported structure fire in the 400 block of West Downer Place, a news release from the fire department said. Initial reports noted smoke and flames coming from the roof of a three-story multi-unit building under renovation.

Upon arrival, crews confirmed fire showing from the roof and began an interior attack, while simultaneously conducting primary searches and checking for fire spreading in the attic, the release noted.

The incident was ultimately upgraded to a second alarm because of the complexity of the structure and

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