North Metro Defensive Fire

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On July 30th, 2023 at 00:08 North Metro Fire Rescue District & Westminster Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 11800 block of W. 107th Ave. in unincorporated Jefferson County. Engine 5 arrived on scene to a small single-story single-family residential with a working fire from the Charlie and Delta sides and fire through the roof. Engine 5 pulled 1 3/4 for fire control in the offensive strategy. Engine 61 started the primary search and Engine 65 established the water supply to Engine 5. Engine 3 and Medic 3 assigned to assist with fire control and pulled a 2nd line in. Battalion 61 arrived and took command with heavy fire and requested a 2nd Alarm and a major incident tone with defensive operations due partially collapsed of the roof with solar panels and weakened floor structure. Truck 2 arrived and assigned to secured another water supply on Tabor Court. The fire was put under control at 01:11 and crews started an extended overhaul. The single occupant of the home had evacuated with no injuries but was transported by Medic 4 out of precaution. One dog was rescued from the home, but one cat remains unaccounted for. There was significant damage to the home as a result of the fire. No injuries occurred. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Additional information provided by North Metro Fire Rescue District 

1st Alarm:

North Metro: Battalion Chief 61, SAM 61, Engine 65, Engine 61 & Medic 61

Westminster: Engine 5, Engine 3 & Medic 3

2nd Alarm:

North Metro: Battalion Chief 62, Engine 64 & Engine 67

Westminster: Truck 2, Engine 2, Engine 4 & Medic 4

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office & Xcel Energy

Photo courtesy of North Metro Fire Rescue District

Photo courtesy of North Metro Fire Rescue District

Photo courtesy of North Metro Fire Rescue District