Deputies at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office are evacuating dozens of households in Byers after a building exploded on Friday afternoon, causing a structural fire. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Colorado avalanche experts warn of “considerable” risk after slide near Beaver Creek Crime and Public Safety | One wounded in alleged gunfight with Aurora police on Thanksgiving Crime and Public Safety | Two-car crash in Adams County sends six to hospital, including children Crime and Public Safety | Aurora dentist charged in wife poisoning sought to kill detective, prosecutors allege Crime and Public Safety | Interstate 225 reopens after two-vehicle crash, fuel spill Police shared the news on social media at 11:30 a.m.