West Metro Turkey Creek Fire

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On July 31st, 2024 at 14:42 Jeffcom dispatched West Metro Fire Rescue to a reported smoke investigation behind the Fort Restaurant, 19192 Hwy. 8. Brush Engine 11 arrived to a confirmed vegetation fire off Turkey Creek Rd. burning in light fuels and pulled two lines in for fire attack and requested to upgrade the call to a confirmed vegetation response. District 3 arrived and assumed command with progressive fire attack. Engine 13 arrived with the water supply and Brush 13 started working on fire attack. Brush 5 assigned to assist Brush Engine 11 with fire attack. Engine 9 supplied Brush Engine 11 with the water supply. Firefighters got the fire under control which burned about 3 acres in mostly grass and oak brush and away from structures. Crews worked on overhaul with hotspots for several hours before going back in service. The fire was caused by a bird that was electrocuted by overhead power lines, caught on fire and fell to the ground where it ignited the grass and brush below. Additional information provided by West Metro Fire Rescue

Units on Scene: District 3, SAM 2, Engine 11 (Cancelled), Brush Engine 11, Rescue 10, Medic 10, Engine 13, Brush 13, Medic 13, Engine 9, Brush 5 & Bureau 7

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West Metro: Tender 6

Colorado Task Force 1 (CO-TF1) Urban Search & Rescue: USAR 1

 Morrison Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office & 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

Photo courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue