West Metro Structure Fire

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At 0:44 on August 14th, 2024 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a possible structure fire in the 4700 block of S. Ward Way in Jefferson County. Jeffcom advised several callers reporting fire on back porch with the family dog missing, and Jeffco Sherriff deputies reporting flames showing on arrival and neighboring house also in danger with extension. Engine 12 arrived to a medium size two-story single-family residents with a fully involved on the Charlie side including a fence and a Delta exposure, pulled a 1 3/4 for fire attack and Medic 12 pulled a 1 3/4 from Engine 12 to the front door and first floor for fire attack and the primary search. Engine 12 secured their own water supply and Rescue 10 assisted with fire attack on the Charlie side. Engine 11 arrived and assigned to protect the Delta exposure and Medic 10 setup with the medical. Engine 13 with RIT and District 3 arrived and took command in the offensive strategy. Truck 14 arrived and went to the roof. Crews got control of the fire and started overhaul and the investigation. The residents were sleeping at the time of the fire and their dog woke them up. They were able to get out, however the dog is still missing. The fire started on the back porch, and made its way inside the structure. Additional information provided by West Metro Fire Rescue

Units on Scene: District 3, District 2, SAM 2, Engine 12, Medic 12, Rescue 10, Medic 10, Engine 11, Engine 13 (RIT), Engine 9 & Truck 14

Added: Medic 13 (Cancelled), Bureau 19 & PIO 1

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

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Jefferson County South Ward Way Structure Fire

West Metro Structure Fire