Adams County Trash Fire

Photo courtesy of Adams County Fire Rescue

At 06:31 on October 29th, 2022 Adcom dispatched Adams County Fire Rescue Engine 13 to a dumpster fire at 5350 Washington St. in North Washington. Engine 13 arrived to a large outdoor trash pile fire with a fire in the middle, established their own water supply and pulled a line in for fire attack with deck gun operations in the offensive strategy and requested a full response. Engine 14 arrived and established their water supply and used their deck gun on the other side of the pile. Medic 13 assisted Engine 13 with fire attack, and Battalion 11 arrived and assumed command. The fire was put under control at within an hour and crews started an extended overhaul. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation. Additional information provided by Adams County Fire Rescue

Units on Scene:

Initial Response: Engine 13

Working Fire Response:

Adams County: Battalion 11, SAM 11, Medic 13, Engine 14, Engine 11, Medic 11 & Truck 11

Added: Bureau 15

North Metro Fire Rescue District: Battalion 62

South Adams County Fire Department: Engine 22

Adams County Sheriff’s Office

Photo courtesy of Adams County Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of Adams County Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of Adams County Fire Rescue