West Metro Structure Fire

At 20:48 on March 12th, 2022 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 900 block of S. Ames St. in Lakewood. Engine 7 and Medic 7 arrived on scene to a fully involved structure fire, Engine 7 pulled a 2 1/2 to the Alpha side for fire attack in the defensive strategy. Medic 7 advised of down power lines in the front of the home, and requested Xcel to the scene. Engine 1 established the water supply to Engine 7 from W. Kentucky Ave. and S. Ames St. District 2 arrived and assumed command, and assigned Engine 8 to pull a 1 3/4 to the Charlie side, Engine 3 as RIT and Medic 3 as medical. Tower 8 pulled an 1 3/4 off Engine 7 and assisted Tower 2 with laddering the gable for fire attack in the attic space. Crews got the fire under control and started an extensive overhaul. The house was possibly being used as a shelter, although both the house and detached garage had been boarded up. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation. Additional information provided by West Metro Fire Rescue

Units on Scene: District 2, District 1, SAM 1, Engine 7, Medic 7, Engine 8, Tower 8, Engine 1, Engine 3, Medic 3, Tower 2 & Bureau 7

Lakewood Police Department & Xcel Energy