Highlands Ranch House Fire

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

At 01:20 on July 31st, 2018 Littleton Fire Rescue responded to a reported house at 532 Northridge Rd. in Highlands Ranch. The family of 3 was sleeping when smoke alarms sounded, prompting them to evacuate and dial 911. First arriving Engine 17 found smoke coming from the front door, heavy enough that a smoky haze had already saturated the surrounding area. The crew advanced an attack hose line inside to search for the fire and anyone who might still be inside. One room was found fully engulfed with flames in the basement and quickly extinguished before it could extend to anywhere else in the home. Additional personnel conducted searches on the first and second floor in blinding smoke when they located 2 semi-conscious cats. Firefighters first used their own breathing air to treat the felines while medical oxygen tanks and pet air masks were set up. After a few minutes of inhaling clean air and Firefighters helping them breath, both cats began to wake up. After some fresh water both cats were doing well enough to be transported to a local animal emergency room by a Douglas County Sheriff Deputy. Thankfully no one was injured and working smoke alarms helped save this family from toxic smoke. A Fire Investigator was called to the scene and will work to determine what caused the fire to start. A total of 8 units from LFR and 21 personnel were on scene.

Units on Scene: Battalion Chief 1, Engine 17, Medic 17, Tower 18, Ladder 12, Engine 16 & Medic 15

South Metro Fire Rescue: Safety 32 & PIO 30

Douglas County Sheriff