Westminster Explosion

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On March 17th, 2012 Westminster Fire Department was called out to the 3761 W. 68th Ave. at the Lakeview Apartments on an explosion. Crews arrived to a explosion from a gas line with multiple injuries, and requested a MCI. Residents were evacuated, six injuries and three were transported to local hospitals. The explosion happen in a laundry room area with several apartments that were affected. American Red Cross was called for assistance.

Units on Scene:

Westminster: Battalion 1, Engine 1, Engine 2, Truck 2, Ambulance 2, Engine 3, Engine 4, Ambulance 4, Engine 5 & Truck 6

Southwest Adams County Fire Protection District: Paramedic 11 & Paramedic 12

Arvada Fire Protection District: Medic 51

Federal Heights Fire Department: Medic 44

Westminster Police Department