Centennial House Fire Destroys Two Homes; Deputy Ligon Saves Dog, Urges Burn Ban Compliance

Description: Arapahoe County deputy responds to Centennial house fire, rescues a dog, and highlights urgent Stage 2 Burn Ban as two homes are destroyed with no injuries reported...

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Centennial Fire Destroys Two Homes; Deputy Acts Quickly, No Injuries Reported

Centennial, Colo. (April 20, 2026) — A quick-thinking Arapahoe County deputy is being credited with decisive action during a devastating house fire in Centennial that destroyed two homes but left all residents unharmed.

Deputy Ligon, a School Resource Officer, was the first to arrive at the scene in the 19700 block of E. Radcliff Place. Without hesitation, he forced entry through the front door of one of the burning homes to search for anyone trapped inside.

After confirming no occupants were inside, Deputy Ligon shifted his focus outdoors, where he helped locate and rescue a dog that had fled and was hiding in a nearby backyard.

Fire crews responded swiftly, but the blaze ultimately consumed two residences. Despite the extensive damage, officials confirmed that no injuries were reported.

Authorities say the incident underscores the urgent fire danger currently facing Arapahoe County. The county remains under a Stage 2 Burn Ban, which prohibits all forms of open burning.

This includes:

Fire pits

Wood-burning fires

Charcoal grills

Officials warn that even a small ember can spark a fast-moving wildfire under current dry and windy conditions.

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