Cherry Hills Village East Tufts Ave Vegetation Fire
South Metro Vegetation Fire
On October 28th, 2024 at 13:40 South Metro Fire Rescue Engine 38 responded to a outside fire in the area S. Clarkson St. and E. Tuffs Ave. in Cherry Hills Village. South Metro Fire Communications advised that 911 caller reporting that the fire started as a grass fire and is spreading to the east to a home, and the call was upgraded to a small brush fire. Engine 38 arrived to a slow moving grass fire about 30 feet from a structure and pulled a 1 3/4 for fire attack. Crews got the fire under control quickly and started overhaul on hot spots. The fire burned one acre in size, a residential home and barn were threatened but sustained no damage. The fire spread in dried vegetation with trees that damaged a fence and trampoline. The cause of the fire was determined to be sparks from nearby construction. No injuries reported in this incident. Additional information provided by South Metro Fire Rescue
Initial Response: Engine 38
Small Brush Fire: Battalion 2 & Brush 17
Added: Safety 1 & Ladder 12