Pikes Peak Ave Fire

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At 19:42 on May 27th, 2019 Colorado Springs Fire Department was dispatched to the 4200 block of Pikes Peak Ave. On scene, Engine 8 initially reported nothing showing from the structure. Once Truck 8 made entry, they reported heavy smoke conditions coming from the structure and continued to investigate looking for the main body of fire. Engine 8 assumed fire attack, while Engine 7 pulled water supply. Truck 8 was able to extinguish the main body with the pump can they brought in and requested a 1 ¾ inch attack line from Engine 8 for hot spots. At 20:03, Rescue 17, HazMat 14, PIO 73, and Battalion 1 were canceled by Command. Both primary and secondary search came up clear, Truck 10 and Squad 8 were then released from the scene. After the Fire Program was then requested for approximately 6 residents being displaced. Once investigators arrived, crews remained on scene until 21:50. The fire is currently under investigation.

Initial Response: Battalion 2, Engine 7, Engine 8, Truck 8 & Truck 10

American Medical Response: Medic 32

Working Fire Assigned: Battalion 1 (Canceled), Rescue 17 (Canceled), HazMat 14 (Canceled), Squad 8, 73 (PIO/EMS Liasion), X-Ray 195 (Fire Investigator), X-Ray 198 (Fire Investigator) & Brush 16 (After the Fire Program) & Utility 1

Colorado Springs Police Department