West Metro Structure Fire

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At 11:49 on May 29th, 2022 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire in the 8700 block of W. 20th Ave. in Lakewood. A passerby called 911 when they saw smoke coming from the roof. Engine 2 arrived to a small single-story single-family residential with smoke showing from the backyard and started the investigation. Engine 2 secured the water supply and pulled 1 3/4 to the front door Alpha side and Tower 2 started the primary search. District 1 arrived and assumed command on the Alpha side in the offensive strategy, and assigned Engine 1 and Medic 1 to pull a 2nd line to the Delta side. Medic 3 arrived and assigned as medical and Engine 3 with utilities. Command put the fire under control at 12:07. The fire was contained to the room of origin, and the cause is under investigation. No one was home at the time of the incident. Additional information provided by West Metro Fire Rescue

Units on Scene: District 1, District 2, SAM 1, Engine 2, Tower 2, Engine 1, Medic 1, Engine 3, Medic 3, Engine 16, Tower 8 & Bureau 7

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