West Metro Abandoned Building Fire

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At 03:53 on July 21st, 2025 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a possible structure fire in the 1400 block of Lamar St. in Lakewood. Engine 1 arrived to an working fire with smoke showing from a medium size one-story abandoned building and pulled a 1 3/4 for fire attack and the primary search with Medic 1 and Medic 11. Engine 1 established their own water supply and Engine 3 arrived and assigned to assist with the primary search. Engine 16 pulled a 2nd line off Engine 1. District 1 arrived and assumed command in the offensive strategy and Medic 16 as medical. Crews worked through lots of debris inside due to the building possibly being used as a shelter by several unhoused people. The fire was put under control at 04:27 and the cause is under investigation. No injuries were reported. The same building had a rekindle later on the same day and again on July 22nd, 2025. Additional information provided by West Metro Fire Rescue

Units on Scene: District 1, District 2, SAM 1, Engine 1, Medic 1, Medic 11, Engine 3, Engine 16, Engine 2, Tower 2 (RIT) & Tower 8

Added: Medic 16, Medic 2 & Bureau 7

Lakewood Police Department, City of Lakewood Building Department & Xcel

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

Photo courtesy of West Metro Fire Rescue