South Metro Commercial Fire

On October 19th, 2023 at approximately 16:35 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at 7955 S. Potomac St. Safety 35 arrived on scene and observed black smoke coming from the roof of a large commercial warehouse. Firefighters found fire in the ceiling insulation. Crews were on scene about an hour extinguishing the fire and conducting overhaul. One civilian was examined at the scene and refused transport. The fire was caused by welders working in the building and determined to be accidental.

Units on Scene: District Chief 1, Battalion Chief 3, Battalion Chief 4, Battalion Chief 5, Safety 18, Safety 35, Ops 5, MED 1, Engine 14, Engine 17, Engine 23, Engine 31, Medic 31, Tower 32, Rescue 34, Ladder 35, Tower 35, Engine 42, Medic 42, Engine 44, Medic 44, Tower 45, Bureau 10, Bureau 21, Bureau 24 & PIO 10

South Metro Communications: IDT 2

Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office