West Metro Structure Fire

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On May 1st, 2025 at 23:34 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire in the 5400 block of W. Mississippi Ave. in Lakewood. Jeffcom 911 reported smoke and flames showing from 911 caller. Engine 7 arrived to a small single-story single-family abandoned structure with a working fire and pulled a line for fire attack with Medic 7. Engine 8 established the water supply to Engine 7 and Engine 1 pulled a 2nd line off Engine 7 to the Alpha side and started the primary search. Tower 8 arrived and assigned with forcible entry and Medic 8 as medical. District 2 arrived and took over command in the offensive strategy. Engine 8 finished the water supply and was reassigned to assist Engine 1 with the primary search. The fire was put under control at 00:14 and crews started an extended overhaul. The vacant home was being used as a shelter by unhoused people. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Additional information provided by West Metro Fire Rescue

Units on Scene: District 2, District 1, SAM 1, SAM 2 (Cancelled), Engine 7, Medic 7, Engine 1, Engine 8, Tower 8, Medic 8, Engine 3, Rescue 10 (RIT), Bureau 6 & PIO 1

Lakewood Police Department & City of Lakewood Building Department

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