Denver House Fire

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At 02:40 on August 5th, 2020 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported single-family structure fire in the 5300 block of N. Truckee St. in Green Valley Ranch. Crews arrived to heavy fire showing from a two-story single-family residential structure. Crews were able to prevent the fire from spreading into the two adjacent homes, which had significant damage from the heat. 5 fatalities were found in the home and 3 parties escaped by jumping out of the 2nd story, all 3 suffered serious injuries. The cause is under investigation by Denver investigators and the Bureau of Alcohol (ATF), and is believed to be arson.  A $14,000 reward was offered to anyone that can provide info from the fire that would lead to a arrest. Additional information provided by Denver Fire Department

Units on Scene: Chief 4, Chief 5, Ops 2, Engine 27, Engine 29, Engine 39, Truck 2, Tower 27, Truck 26 (RIT) & Rescue 2

Special Call: Air/Light & Arson

Denver Police Department, Denver Paramedics & ATF Response Team

Photo courtesy of Denver Fire Department

Photo courtesy of Denver Fire Department

Photo courtesy of Denver Fire Department