South Metro Basement Fire

Photo courtesy of South Metro Fire Rescue

At approximately 03:48 on January 21st, 2022 South Metro Fire Rescue Engine 21 was dispatched to a smoke investigation in the 1600 block of S. Parker Rd. in Arapahoe County. Arapahoe County Sheriff Officers were first on scene and reported seeing heavy white smoke coming from the inside of a structure. Engine 21 arrived to a one-story single-family dwelling with smoke showing, pulled a 1 3/4 for fire attack and primary search in the offensive strategy with Medic 211. Medic 21 arrived and assisted with the primary search and Aurora Engine 11 pulled in a 2nd line. Crews found active fire in the crawl space which was quickly controlled. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation by the SMFR Fire Marshal’s Office. Additional information provided by South Metro Fire Rescue

Initial Response:

South Metro: Engine 21

Reported Structure Fire:

South Metro: Battalion Chief 5, Safety 35, Tower 32, Medic 211 & Medic 21

Aurora Fire Rescue: Engine 11

Confirmed Structure Fire:

South Metro: Battalion Chief 3, Med 1, Engine 22 & Engine 42

Added:

South Metro: Medic 32

Aurora: Battalion Chief 2

Arapahoe Rescue Patrol: Rehab 12

Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office & Xcel Energy