Arvada Basement Fire

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At 12:46 on August 8th, 2019 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a basement fire in the 5600 block of Everett St. Jeffcom advised that all residents were able to evacuate out of the structure. Engine 51 arrived to a 2-story small single family residents with smoke showing and a working fire in the basement, pulled a 1 3/4 attack line on the Alpha side in the offensive mode. Rescue 52 arrived on scene and pulled a backup line, and started primary search. Battalion 52 arrived and assumed command, and Battalion 51 assigned as safety. Crews got a quick stop on the fire and under control at 01:02. Truck 54 started ventilation, and crews worked overhaul. American Red Cross was called to the scene to assist. No injuries and the cause is under investigation.

Units on Scene: Battalion 51, Battalion 52, Engine 51, Medic 51, Rescue 52, Truck 54, Truck 56 (RIT), Engine 53 (Ghost), Bureau 55 & PIO 52

Fairmount Fire Protection District: Truck 31

Arvada Police Department