Arapahoe County South Platte Canyon Fire

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South Metro Residential Fire

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On June 7th, 2021 at 11:50 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to reports of smoke showing in the area of S. Platte Canyon and W. Mineral Ave. Battalion Chief confirmed seeing the smoke plume and upgraded the response to a confirmed structure fire. First arriving units, verified that all people and pets were safely evacuated from the home and began to investigate the source of the fire. With heavy smoke conditions and a heavy fire load, crews decided to work the fire transitionally from the outside window wells to the inside of the home. The source of the fire was a heavily involved basement and firefighters were concerned with the possibility of the first floor collapsing. Firefighters were able to knock down the fire and stop the fire from extending into the second floor. In addition to the heavy smoke and fire conditions, SMFR firefighters battled the hot weather and focused on ensuring that firefighters stayed hydrated after working. SMFR Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire. Additional information provided by South Metro Fire Rescue

Arapahoe County Sheriff, Arapahoe Rescue Patrol, Action Care Ambulance, Xcel Energy & American Red Cross

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue