Littleton West Polk Place Structure Fire
South Metro Structure Fire
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On August 28th, 2024 at 01:23 South Metro Fire Rescue and West Metro responded to a reported structure fire in the 8000 block of W. Polk Place in Littleton. South Metro Fire Emergency Communications advised Safety 1 that video feed showing active flames and the call was upgraded to a confirmed residential structure fire. Engine 13 arrived to a two-story residential with a working fire with heavy flames from the Charlie side and pulled a 2 1/2 for fire attack in the offensive strategy. Engine 12 arrived and secured the water supply and Engine 19 assisted with fire attack to the Alpha side with a 1 3/4 from Engine 13. District 3 arrived and assumed command with crews reporting defensive operations. Tower 18 arrived and assigned to pulled another line off Engine 13 and start aerial operations. A 2nd water supply was established as crews worked heavy fire conditions. The fire brought under control at 02:04 and crews started a extensive overhaul. Two occupants present in the residence evacuated safely and were examined by fire medics, both individuals declined medical assistance and were supported by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Victim Assistance and the American Red Cross to meet their immediate needs. The SMFR Fire Marshal’s office determined the cause of the fire was to be accidental, attributed to an unattended candle left on a table in the backyard under a covered patio. Additional information provided by South Metro Fire Rescue
Structure Fire Response:
South Metro: Safety 1, Engine 13 & Tower 18
West Metro: District 3, Engine 12 & Medic 12
Confirmed Working Residential Structure Fire:
South Metro: Battalion Chief 1, Med 1, Engine 19 & Tower 34 (RIT)
West Metro: Engine 13 & Medic 13
Added:
South Metro: District Chief 1, Engine 16, Medic 16, Bureau 22, Bureau 23 & PIO 12
Arapahoe Rescue Patrol: Rehab 12
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson County Building Department & Xcel Energy
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