By Judith Kohler
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A fire that erupted early Saturday morning in Arapahoe County extensively damaged one restaurant and shut down other businesses in a commercial strip center.
South Metro Fire Rescue responded to the fire at about 1 a.m. at 2020 South Parker Road in unincorporated Arapahoe County. The fire started in the Gyros and Kabobs restaurant, which was heavily damaged, South Metro spokeswoman Jenn Abraham said.
The fire might have burned through a wall of a pizza restaurant next door, but fire investigators are still assessing the damage to other buildings.
The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office and Aurora Fire Rescue also responded to the fire. Abraham said about 10 pieces of equipment and approximately 40 people helped fight the fire. No injuries were reported. Crews wrapped up work around 4 a.m.
The South Metro fire marshal is investigating to determine what caused the fire. There are at least six businesses in the strip center. Water, electricity and natural gas have been turned off, and the businesses are closed.
