Byers Garage Fire

Photo courtesy Bridgette Cumley

At 17:50 on August 6th, 2019 Byers Fire Protection District responded to a reported outbuilding fire at 6001 Rector-Leader Rd. in Byers. Brush Engine 71 advised East MetCom of a working fire with smoke in the air. Brush Engine 71 arrived to a fully involved outbuilding in the offensive strategy, with vegetation well involved including several vehicles, farm equipment, shed and fences. Medic 92 arrived and setup as rehab. Mutual-aid with the I-70 Corridor was called including Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue, Deer Trail Fire Protection District, Buckley Fire & Emergency Services, Sable Altura Fire Rescue and Strasburg Fire Protection District. Crews worked heavy fire conditions in the garage outbuilding, with a vehicle inside that was fully involved, while crews worked weeds on fire around the property. Water tender shuttle was used, due to the limited water hydrants. The fire was declared out after 25 minutes and crews worked several hours with extensive overhaul and hot spots.

Units on Scene:

Byers: Brush Engine 71 & Tender 71

Bennett-Watkins: Battalion Chief 91, Chief 91, Engine 91, Engine 91, Brush Engine 91, Engine 92, Medic 92, Tender 91 & Tender 92

Buckley: Tender 8

Deer Trail: Engine 31, Brush Engine 31 & Tender 31

Sable Altura: Tender 41

Strasburg: Engine 81, Brush Engine 81 & Tender 81

MetCom: IDT 2

Adams County Sheriff