West Metro Structure Fire

Photo courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue

On January 27th, 2025 at 14:05 West Metro Fire Rescue and Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a possible structure fire in the 2200 block of Vance St. in Lakewood.  Jeffcom 911 advised of a possible gas leak with explosions and multiple callers with fire inside the home and in the attic and a possible injured patient with burns. Engine 1 arrived to a small single-story residence with nothing showing and started the investigation. Crews found active fire in the attic which was quickly put under control. The small gas leak triggered the explosion which caused structural damage including blown-out doors and windows. One person was inside at the time of the incident and was injured. The patient was assessed on scene and declined transport to a hospital. Additional information provided by West Metro Fire Rescue

Units on Scene:

West Metro: District 1, SAM 1, Engine 1, Medic 11, Engine 16, Squad 1, Medic 2, Engine 3, Engine 2, Tower 2. Medic 17 & Bureau 5

Arvada: Battalion 51, Engine 51 (Cancelled) & Truck 54

Lakewood Police Department & Xcel Energy

Photo courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue