Greeley Church Fire

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At 20:09 July 7th, 2019 Greeley Fire Department responded to the report of structure fire in the 7000 block of 28th St. in Greeley. Callers reported a fire in the attic of the church and a reporting party was having members evacuate. 3 Engines, 2 Ladder Trucks, 1 Battalion Chief and 1 Paramedic Ambulance responded on the initial dispatch. The fire crews first-to-arrive were on scene 5 minutes after the call was placed to Dispatch. Crews immediately went to work extinguishing the fire and ventilating. A fire in the attic progressed to a second alarm fire, and additional GFD units, and 2 more fire engines for the 2nd alarm arrived and assisted with fire control. Windsor-Severance Fire Rescue and Loveland Fire Rescue Authority responded to the scene for mutual-aid. No injuries were reported; no civilians or firefighters were transported to the hospital. Witnesses advised Dispatch that they observed a lightning strike in the area, but the origin and cause of the fire is still under investigation. The Greeley Fire Department reminds all homeowners, business owners, and other community members to check their smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors regularly. Additional information provided by Greeley Fire Department

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