West Metro Structure Fire

On May 18th, 2024 at 05:17 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a possible structure fire in the 1100 block of S. Reed St. in Lakewood. Engine 7 reported heavy smoke from the station and Jeffcom advised that multiple callers reporting two vehicles under a garage were on fire. Engine 7 arrived to a working fire from a two-story townhome with a fully involved carport extending into the structure to the 2nd floor and pulled 1 3/4 for fire attack with Medic 7. Engine 8 secured the water supply and assisted with the primary search with Tower 8 and Medic 8 as medical. District 2 arrived and assumed command in the offensive strategy and a second water supply was established before the fire was put under control at 05:41. Firefighters were able to rescue a missing cat out of the debris and administer oxygen treatment for smoke inhalation. The cat was taken to a family vet to get checked out by it’s owners. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation. Additional information provided by West Metro Fire Rescue

Units on Scene: District 2, District 1, SAM 1, Engine 7, Medic 7, Engine 8, Tower 8, Medic 8, Engine 3, Engine 1, Rescue 10 & Bureau 7

Lakewood Police Department, Lakewood Building Department & Xcel Energy