Mesa County House Fire

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At 15:46 on July 29th, 2019 Lands End Fire Protection District was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 325 Martin Lane in Whitewater. Engine 111 sized up a working fire in single story, single family dwelling with a walkout basement, and went for fire attack with tank water while awaiting water supply, with the area not having fire hydrants, 3 tenders and 3 engine companies were mutual aided from Grand Junction and surrounding agencies. Command was held under Grand Junction Fire Department Chief 6 during the knockdown period. The house was a complete loss and the cause is under investigation.

Units on Scene:

Lands End: Engine 111, Brush 111, Tender 111, Squad 111, Rescue 111 & Ambulance 111

Grand Junction Fire Department: Chief 6, Engine 2, Engine 4 & Tender 5

Palisade Fire Protection District: Tender 41

East Orchard Mesa Fire Protection District: Engine 61, Brush 61 & Squad 61

Mesa County Sheriff