Crews Battle Wildfire on Buckley Space Force Base Property

Aurora Fire Assisting with Blaze East of Mississippi and Ceylon Streets

Mar. 29, 2026 at 4:38pm

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A sweeping, atmospheric landscape painting depicting a massive, billowing plume of smoke obscuring the details of a military base and the surrounding area, conveying the overwhelming scale and power of the natural disaster unfolding.A towering plume of smoke from a wildfire on Buckley Space Force Base casts an ominous shadow over the surrounding landscape.Aurora Today

Firefighters from Aurora Fire Rescue are assisting the Buckley Space Force Base in battling a wildfire that is burning on base property east of the intersection of East Mississippi Avenue and South Ceylon Street in Aurora, Colorado. The fire is producing visible smoke across the area, but there are no evacuation orders in place for the surrounding Aurora neighborhoods.

Why it matters

Wildfires on military bases can pose significant risks to nearby civilian communities, requiring close coordination between base personnel and local fire departments. This incident highlights the importance of preparedness and rapid response to contain such blazes before they spread beyond base boundaries.

The details

According to Aurora Fire Rescue, the department and the Aurora Police Department are assisting Buckley Space Force Base in fighting the wildfire, which is burning on base property. Firefighters are working to protect the open space on the city's side of the security fence. A base spokesperson said crews are still determining the size and containment status of the fire.

  • The fire was first reported just before 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Aurora Fire Rescue

The fire department for the city of Aurora, Colorado, which is assisting Buckley Space Force Base in fighting the wildfire.

Buckley Space Force Base

A U.S. Space Force base located in Aurora, Colorado, where the wildfire is currently burning on base property.

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What’s next

Buckley Space Force Base officials will continue to work with Aurora Fire Rescue to fully contain the wildfire and assess any potential damage or impact to base operations.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of strong coordination between military installations and local emergency services to rapidly respond to and contain wildfires that threaten both base and civilian communities.