Vehicle vs Building On August 30th, 2026 at approximately 12:38 the Arvada Fire Protection District was dispatched to a vehicle possibly into the building at the Starbucks, 4975 Kipling St. in Wheat Ridge. Truck 52 arrived on scene to find that a passenger vehicle that driven into a support column in front of the building. Firefighters were on scene for …
Clear Creek County Festival The Clear Creek County C3 Fest was held on August 29th, 2026 at the Idaho Springs Baseball Fields in Idaho Springs, hosted by the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office. The community came out to the free event to hang out and meet up with local first responders and to see the emergency equipment with live music, …
Boulder Rural Open House The Boulder Rural Fire Rescue held their annual open house on August 29th, 2026 at their fire station. The community coming out to meet up with first responders, tour the apparatus, enjoy lunch, learn valuable safety information, game and learning. Med Evac, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Boulder Emergency Squad, Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, Boulder County Mounted Search …
Firefighter Obstacle Course Challenge The Firefighter Obstacle Course Challenge hosted by West Metro Fire Rescue was held on August 29th, 2026 at the West Metro Fire Training Center, 3535 S. Kipling St. in Lakewood. Community members were invited to test their abilities, strength and endurance, while by pushing themselves through the course. From truck drivers, to office workers, they all …
Aurora Residential Structure Fire At 22:07 on August 28th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to the 700 block of N. Zion St. on a report of a structure fire. Engine 2 arrived first on scene and observed a single-family residential structure with smoke showing. They quickly initiated fire attack after securing their own water supply. Ladder 2 arrived on scene …
Aurora Semi Truck Fire Approximately 11:45 on August 28th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue responded 16000 E. 32nd Ave. on a semi truck fire. Engine 12 arrived to a working semi truck fire with flames showing from the roof of the cab. Engine 12 went to work pulling a line and began attack on the fire. Engine 3 grabbed a plug …
Aurora Mobile Home Fire On August 28th, 2026 around 10:11 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to multiple reports of two mobile homes on fire with possible parties trapped in the 15000 block of E. Colfax Ave. While enroute, Ladder 5 observed a large dark column of smoke and upgraded to a working fire. When they arrived on scene, they observed one …
Denver Commercial Fire On August 26th, 2026 Denver Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire at 2111 S. Downing St. near E. Evans Ave. Crews arrived to find heavy fire in the Charlie-Delta corner of a laundromat with two Delta-side exposures threatened. Firefighters quickly attacked the fire while protecting the neighboring businesses. Both exposures were unaffected. No injuries were reported. …
Elementary School Electrical Fire On August 25th, 2026 at approximately 13:20 South Metro Fire Rescue and Aurora Fire Rescue were dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at Rolling Hills Elementary School, 5756 S. Biscay St. in Arapahoe County. Firefighters arrived on scene and found an electrical issue with the ballast in a light fixture. South Metro neutralized the issue …
Engine 2602 Push-In Ceremony On August 23, 2026, the Fort Lupton Fire Protection District proudly welcomed Engine 2602 into service at Fire Station 2 during a traditional push-in ceremony attended by firefighters, district leaders, and members of the community. The ceremony began with remarks from Fire Chief Greg Ward, who thanked the District Board and the community for their continued support. …
Station 17 Open House On August 22nd, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 17, located at 10901 W. 38th Ave. in the Prospect Valley neighborhood. Station 17 is the former Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District Station 72. Station 17 response area includes the new Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital, Clear Creek Crossing, Applewood, Paramount Heights, Prospect …
Station 6 Open House On August 22nd, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 6, located on the 6th Ave. Service Rd. Station 6 was built in 1985 and is the former Lakewood Fire Department Station 6. The community came out to tour the station, meet firefighters, ask questions and have their photos taken with some of …
Boulder Canyon Vegetation Fire At 09:19 on August 20th, 2026 Boulder Police & Fire Communications (9100) dispatched Boulder Fire-Rescue Department to the report of a small grass in the trees and grass on the north side of the intersection between Boulder Canyon Drive and Arapahoe Ave. at Peoples’ Crossing in West Boulder. Battalion 143 arrived to a active vegetation fire …
West Metro T-Bone MVA On August 19th, 2026 at 18:59 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to an MVA on W. Belleview Ave. at S. Simms St. in Littleton. Upon arrival, crews located a T-bone type collision, with one victim needing assistance exiting their vehicle and was evaluated and released on the scene. A second victim was also evaluated at …
Pizza with Patrol The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office held a Pizza with Patrol event on August 19th, 2026 at the Saucy’s Pizza, located at 5055 S. Kipling Parkway in Littleton. Many deputies were on hand for a fun and relaxed setting, with plenty of free swag and promotional items available. Food and beverages were be available for purchase from the …
Denver Commercial Structure Fire On August 19th, 2026 Denver Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire at 1570 N. Clarkson St. at the historic Denver Turnverein Dance Center. Fire crews arrived and found fire in the basement area. No injuries were reported and the fire was reported be caused from an electrical fire originating from old wiring in the …
Swink Structure Fire At 06:01 on August 18th, 2026, the La Junta Fire Department was dispatched to402 Holly Lane in Swink for a reported structure fire. On scene, crews reported heavy fire and smoke coming from the home and garage. Crews began an aggressive offensive fire attack and a primary search of the home. All responders exercised extreme caution on …
Boulder Rural Building Fire At approximately 23:45 on August 16th, 2026 Boulder Rural Fire Rescue and Boulder Fire-Rescue Department responded to a reported building fire near the intersection of N. 55th St. and Niwot Rd. in unincorporated Boulder County. Battalion 143 arrived on scene with a working fire and to upgrade the call to a fill the box with two …
Colorado Springs Hazmat Fire On August 16th, 2026 at 14:5,4 the Colorado Springs Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at Microchip Technology, 1150 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. Truck 4 was the first company to arrive on scene and declared a working structure fire. Firefighters’ prior knowledge of and pre-incident planning for the facility helped crews quickly identify …
Aurora House Fire Approximately 15:30 on August 15th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a reported house fire in the 300 block of N. Troy St. When the resident went to investigate a loud popping noise, they found smoke and fire in the basement and quickly evacuated the home, prior to crews’ arrival. First arriving Engine 2 reported smoke showing …