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Westbury Apartment Fire Support

Update: Monday, July 23, 2018, 3PM: All but one resident have been accounted for and casework support provided. The Red Cross has closed the service center at the Silver Hills Middle School. Anyone needing Red Cross assistance should call 1-800-417-0495.

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Denver, Monday, July 23,2018, 10 AM – Disaster volunteers from the American Red Cross of the Mile High Area rallied to support families affected by a fire at the Westbury Apartments, in Westminster, early Sunday morning.

A team of disaster action team responders continues to meet with victims to provide direct support and assistance with immediate needs. As of 12:00 p.m. on Monday, the Red Cross has helped more than 100 people by providing support for temporary lodging, clothing and emotional support.

Individuals displaced by the fire can call 1-800-417-0495 if they have not been helped by the Red Cross yet. Casework for this incident will continue as needed to support the people affected.