West Metro Structure Fire

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On January 13th, 2024 around 01:00 Jeffcom dispatched West Metro Fire Rescue to a possible structure fire in the 1500 block of S. Ames St. in Lakewood. Engine 7 arrived to a working fire from a fourplex and pulled a 1 3/4 for fire attack to the Charlie side in the offensive strategy with Medic 7. Engine 8 arrived and secured the water supply to Engine 7 and Tower 8 pulled a 2nd line from Engine 7 with the primary search to the main fire unit. Medic 8 assigned as medical, Engine 1 as search in the Bravo structure and Engine 3 as RIT. Crews found fire in the attic area. Engine 8 reassigned to the Alpha side for fire attack with a attack line from Engine 7 and Tower 2 arrived and went to the roof. District 2 arrived and assumed command. Firefighters found a cat in the basement, but did not survive. Crews worked the fire in -4 degrees with icy and cold conditions, which made it challenging including a frozen hydrant at one point. No injures were reported and one dog was missing in the fire. The structure sustained heavy damage and is a total loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Additional information provided by West Metro Fire Rescue

Units on Scene:

West Metro: District 2, District 1, SAM 1, Engine 7, Medic 7, Engine 8, Tower 8. Medic 8, Engine 1, Engine 3, Tower 2, Bureau 5 & PIO

Lakewood Police Department & Xcel Energy

Photo courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue