West Metro Vehicle Fire

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On August 3rd, 2022 at 08:24 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a vehicle fire on westbound W. 6th Ave. between Sheridan Blvd. and Wadsworth Blvd. Engine 1 arrived on scene to a working vehicle fire in the right shoulder and pulled 1 3/4 bumper line for fast attack and Engine 3 set-up for traffic safety. Engine 1 requested an additional engine for water supply. District 1 arrived and assumed command. The highway was shut down for a short time for westbound traffic for fire operations. Firefighters got the fire under control at 09:43 and no injuries were reported. The fire started in the engine compartment. Additional information provided by West Metro Fire Rescue

Units on Scene: District 1, Engine 1, Engine 3 & Bureau 7

Added: Engine 7

Lakewood Police Department

Photo courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue