Arvada Auto Shop Fire

At 22:40 on January 5th, 2013 Arvada Fire Protection District was alerted to a possible structure fire 4295 Kipling St. in Wheat Ridge. First due Engine 52 found smoke showing from the roof of an auto shop, which may be coming from a unit on the roof. Battalion 51 arrived and assumed command. Engine 51 arrived and set up a water supply, Truck 56 set up for roof ops, assigned to check the swamp cooler unit on the roof. Engine 52 stretched a line to the Engine 52 and made entry to the structure on the Charlie side. Roof ops found no fire on the roof. Engine 52 found a smoking oil burner heater inside. No injuries were reported and the incident is under investigation.

Units on Scene: Battalion 51, Chief 51, Engine 52, Engine 51, Medic 51, Engine 53, Truck 56 & Safety 51

Wheat Ridge Police Department & Pridemark Paramedics