Denver Storm Response

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Denver Fire Department responded to 2316 Dexter Street around 15:30 on May 7th, 2017 after a powerful storm with heavy rain, thunder, lightning and strong winds passed through the area and knocked a large tree onto the roofs of two homes. The department’s technical rescue team was dispatched to the scene to help remove part of the tree and assess the homes for structural damage. The downed tree caused some structural damage, however no one was injured.

Units on scene: Ops 2, Chief 4, Engine 15, Tower 15, Engine 1, Tower 1, Rescue 1 & Collapse Rescue