2nd Alarm Structure Fire

At 03:48 on May 3rd, 2021 Denver Fire Department responded to multiple reports of a construction fire in the 1400 block of Xavier St. Engine 20 arrived on scene to fire showing, and laid a water supply from Zenobia St. and W. 14th Ave. Engine 20 started a fire attack with a blitz to the Charlie side protecting exposure to the south building and nearby vehicles. Engine 6 set up two lines from Zenobia St. and Colfax Ave. to the second floor of the three-story construction site. Chief 6 assumed command and upgraded for a 2nd alarm response as the fire made through the 3rd floor. Truck 23 and Truck 8 were assigned to the Bravo side, Engine 3 supplied Tower 1 for the Charlie-Delta with Engine 17 and Engine 6 assisting with hand lines, Truck 12 arrived on on the Alpha side and Tower 9 assigned as RIT. Crews controlled the fire and managed hot spots throughout the morning while also on fire watch for potential rekindle. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Units on Scene:

1st Alarm: Chief 6, Chief 7, Ops 2, Engine 20, Engine 6, Engine 12, Truck 12 , Engine 17, Tower 1, Tower 23 (RIT) & Rescue 2

2nd Alarm: Engine 1, Engine 23, Engine 25, Engine 3, Truck 8, Tower 9 & Engine 7

Special Call: Air/Light & Arson

Denver Health Paramedics & Denver Police Department