South Metro Attic Fire

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At 14:56 on February 15th, 2022 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported residential structure fire in the 100 block of S. Sherman St. in Englewood. Safety 18 arrived an scene in command to a small single-story single-family structure with a working fire from the Charlie side, and confirmed that everyone was safely evacuated from the residence. Engine 11 arrived and pulled a line in for fire attack in the offensive strategy and Engine 38 secured the water supply to Engine 11. Battalion Chief 3 arrived and assumed command on the Alpha side and assigned Tower 32 with vertical ventilation and Engine 15 with Medic 16 to pulled a 1 3/4 line to the Alpha side. Crews extinguish the flames and started the overhaul and the investigation. Investigators determined the fire was accidental, related to improperly disposed smoking materials. Additional information provided by South Metro Fire Rescue

Units on Scene:

South Metro: Battalion Chief 3, District Chief 2, Safety 18, MED 1, Engine 11, Engine 38. Engine 15, Medic 15, Tower 32, Medic 11, Engine 16, Medic 16 & Engine 13

Arapahoe Rescue Patrol: Rehab 12

Englewood Police Department, Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office & Xcel Energy

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