Byers Structure Fire

Photo courtesy of Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue

On July 19th, 2020 at 16:57 MetCom dispatched out the I-70 Corridor on a report of a residential structure fire in the 3100 block of Xmore Rd. in the Byers Fire District. 911 callers were reporting a fire that had started in a shed, and extending into the residence. Upon arrival Chief 71 sized up a one-story residential structure with a full basement with fire involvement. There were also two outbuildings and a vehicle on the Charlie side that were fully involved. Multiple attack lines were pulled to simultaneously knock down the exterior fire, while permitting an interior attack in the residence. The interior fire quickly spread through the attic, however, aggressive work by the responding crews in opening up the roof and pulling large amounts of ceiling were effective in controlling the fire in approximately 45 minutes. Rural water operations were required as there are no hydrants in this area. Extensive overhaul was required of the attic and exterior fire areas. While the residence was severely damaged, the good work by the crews did result in a significant portion of the personal possessions of the owners being salvageable. Additional information provided by Strasburg Fire protection District & Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue

Units on Scene:

Byers Fire Protection District: Chief 71, Brush Engine 71, Brush 71, Tender 71, Medic 71 & Medic 72

Strasburg Fire Protection District: Engine 81, Tender 81 & Bureau 81

Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue: Chief 92, Quint 91, Engine 92, Tender 91 & Tender 92

Sable Altura Fire Rescue: Chief 42 & Tender-41

Deer Trail Rural Fire Protection District: Chief 31, Brush-Engine 31, Brush 31 & Tender 31

Buckley Fire & Emergency Services: Tender 8 (Cancelled en-route)

MetCom: IDT

Adams County Sheriff & IREA