Thornton Hazmat Incident

On May 14th, 2026 at approximately 11:00 Thornton Fire Department responded to for a hazardous materials incident in the 15100 block of Grant St. Crews arrived in the area of 152nd Ave. & Grant Street and found an dumping of a unknown hazardous spill. Departments from the Adams/Broomfield HAZMAT Authority was requested. Crews started air monitoring the situation and a request for a clean-up company. The incident was handled by specialized local teams. Additional information provided by Thornton Fire Department

Initial Response:

Thornton: Battalion 71, Engine 71 & Hazmat 71

Added:

Thornton: SAM 71, Engine 77 & Medic 74

North Metro Fire Rescue District: Battalion 62, Engine 67, Hazmat 67, Utility 67 & Foam 67

 Adams County Fire Rescue: Engine 11 & Hazmat 12

Thornton Police Department & City of Thornton Incident Management