Westminster Apartment Fire

At 14:17 on September 24th, 2021 Westminster Fire Department responded to a reported apartment fire in the 9000 block of Federal Blvd. at the Park Place Apartments. Crews arrived to a three-story apartment complex with heavy fire involving all three floors of the building and extending into the attic, and a second alarm was requested. Crews made entry into the building initially, and Westminster Police Officers worked to evacuate residents. Defensive operations were called at 14:34 due to the volume of heavy fire from all floors, and aerial operations started. A 3rd alarm was requested around 15:00, before crews were able to put the fire under control at 15:28. Crews worked hot spots and overhaul for for several hours. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Southbound Federal Blvd. from W. 92nd Ave. to W. 88th Ave. was closed for an extended time for fire operations. Additional information provided by Westminster Fire Department

Units on Scene:

Westminster: Battalion 1, SAM 1, Engine 1, Medic 1, Engine 2, Truck 2, Medic 2, Rescue 2, Engine 3, Engine 4, Medic 4 & Engine 5

Thornton Fire Department: Battalion 71, SAM 71, Engine 71, Medic 71 & Engine 72

North Metro Fire Rescue District: Engine 63, Engine 65 & Engine 66

Federal Heights Fire Department: Engine 41 & Medic 41

Arvada Fire Protection District: Battalion 51 & Truck 54

Adams County Fire Rescue: Battalion 11, Engine 11, Engine 12, Medic 12, Truck 11 & PIO

Brighton Fire Rescue District: Engine 53

Denver Fire Department: Engine 17 & Tower 9

Westminster Police Department, Federal Heights Police Department, Adams County Sheriff, American Red Cross & Xcel Energy