South Metro Structure Fire

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On June 2nd, 2021 at approximately 16:30 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 5300 S. University Blvd. in Greenwood Village. Heavy black smoke could be seen in the air from S. Parker Rd. and E. Orchard Ave. Firefighters arrived on scene and found heavy fire coming from an outlying garage. Crews laid a five inch hose down University and established water supplies at two hydrants. Crews spent about thirty minutes knocking down the blaze and another hour mopping up hot spots. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

Units on Scene: District Chief 1, Battalion Chief 3, Safety 18, Med 1, Engine 11, Engine 15, Engine 33, Engine 38, Ladder 12, Tower 32, Medic 12, Medic 15, Medic 37, Bureau 13, Bureau 34, Bureau 35, Bureau 57 & PIO 13

Arapahoe Rescue Patrol: Rehab 12 & Rescue 85

Greenwood Village Police Department, Cherry Hills Village Police Department & Xcel Emergency Response