3rd Alarm Under Construction Fire

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Just before 02:00 on May 10th, 2018 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 19th Ave & Grove St. Chief 6 arrived to a fully involved under construction 4-story multi-family, and went to defensive ops for arriving crews, and set-up command at 20th Ave. & Grove St. Crews arrived to heavy fire conditions with several aerial master streams. Embers from the fire were also found dropping down a couple blocks away. 2 townhouses were destroyed and a 3rd building also had damage. Crews worked hot spots for several hours with an extended overhaul. No reported injuries and the fire is under investigation.

Units on Scene:

1st Alarm: Chief 6, Chief 2, Ops2, Engine 12, Truck 12, Engine 1, Tower 1, Engine 20, Truck 4(RIT) & Rescue 1

2nd Alarm: Chief 4, Engine 23, Tower 23, Engine 26, Engine 28, Engine 17, Tower 15 & Truck 8

3rd Alarm: Chief 7 & Engine 3

Special Call: Air/Light (Reserve)

Denver Paramedics & Denver Police Department