Beloved Denver DIY Venue Rhinoceropolis Shut Down in Wake of Oakland Fire
DIY Denver venue Rhinoceropolis was shut down Thursday when it was deemed unsafe by the Denver Fire Department. Inspectors discovered that the venue had several fire code violations, Westword reports. Responding to complaints in the aftermath of the Ghost Ship fire in Oakland, inspectors found that there were hazardous conditions that made the structure unsafe.
Five people were reportedly living in the building’s lofted rooms, but the building is not zoned residential. “An inspection of 3553 Brighton Blvd. on Thursday, Dec. 9 night revealed numerous serious fire code violations,” the Denver Fire Department said in a press release. “The fire hazards identified create a hazardous environment including extension cords used for permanent…
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