South Metro Compactor Fire

On October 22nd, 2023 at approximately 13:30 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a commercial structure fire at TJ Maxx, 5910 S. University Blvd. in Greenwood Village. Crews arrived on scene and found a working fire in the business’ trash compactor. Smoke from the fire funneled back in to the building and filled up the store. Crews were on scene about two hours extinguishing the fire and ventilating the building. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Units on Scene: District Chief 1, Battalion Chief 1, Battalion Chief 2, Battalion Chief 3, Safety 18, Med 1, Engine 11, Engine 14, Medic 14, Engine 15, Engine 38, Ladder 12, Tower 32, Rescue 34, Medic 14, Fan 22, Bureau 10, Bureau23 & PIO 12

Greenwood Village Police Department