Thornton House Fire

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Approximately 07:15 on December 8th, 2019 Thornton Communications Center alerted Thornton Fire Department with auto aid from North Metro Fire Rescue District to a possible structure fire in the 5800 block of E. 113th Circle at Jersey Way. Engine 73 advised that smoke showing from E. 112th Ave. & Holly St. and strike a major incident tone. Squad 73 arrived to smoke showing on the Bravo side from a two-story residential, and Engine 73 arrived and started fast attack in the offensive strategy with the occupants were out of the structure. Squad 73 pulled a pre-connect to the Bravo side, and assigned to start a primary search, which proved an all-clear. Two attack lines were used on the Bravo side of the residence off Engine 73 on tank water. Battalion 71 arrived and assumed command, and assigned Engine 76 to check for extension in the Bravo side of the garage. Engine 63 went on deck on the alpha side, and the fire was contained to the Bravo side of the residence. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

Units on Scene:

Thornton: Battalion 71, SAM 71, Squad 73, Engine 73, Engine 75, Medic 75, Engine 76, Truck 74 & Medic 74

Special Call: Investigator 71

North Metro: Battalion 61 (Cancelled) & Engine 63

Thornton Police Department