Lakewood Outbuilding Fire

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At 13:40 on January 26th, 2014 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a unknown fire at 940 S. Ames St. in Lakewood. Engine 7 arrived to a single-story 1000 square foot shed with fire showing in the back yard, pulled an attack line in and requested a medic for a patient with smoke inhalation on the front driveway. Engine 1 arrived and established a supply line to Engine 7 and pulled a 2nd line in. Crews were able to contain the blaze quickly, and extinguish it. Investigators found that a small fire behind the residence spread and ignited the nearby outbuilding. No other injuries were reported and fire is under investigation. Additional information provided by West Metro Fire Rescue

Units on Scene: District 2, District 1, SAM 1, Engine 7, Engine 1, Medic 1, Engine 3, Tower 3, Rescue 4, Medic 2 & Bureau 7

Lakewood Police Department