South Adams Fire

Update: grass fire is in Denver Fire district and SACFD provided assistance.

3/21 at 2:14pm: South Adams County Fire is actively working a large grass fire located near the intersection of 48th Avenue and Monaco. Denver Fire Department units are providing assisting support to contain and extinguish the blaze.

At approximately 4:00 this morning, crews were dispatched to a structure fire near 64th Ave. and Magnolia St. They arrived on scene to a working attic fire with one occupant in the house attempting to remove his pets. He was moved to safety, and crews quickly gained access to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries, and the cause is under investigation. Thank you to Adams County Fire, Platte Valley Ambulance and CCPD for their assistance.

Just after 9:30 AM, crews responded to a train railcar fire near 88th & Hwy 2. Fire was at the undercarriage and at the tail end of one of the rail cars. The fire was extinguished, no other rail cars were affected, and the cause is under investigation.

This morning, SACFD crews responded to a grass fire at 10:22AM near 48th and Forest Street. Upon arrival, they saw heavy black smoke and flames in an open field area and a homeless encampment. No injuries occurred, and the cause is under investigation. Denver Fire Department, Platte Valley Ambulance, and CCPD assisted at the scene.

At approximately 8:45 pm, SACFD responded to a reported structure fire located at the intersection of 70th and Holly Street. Engine 23 arrived on scene and found a fully involved recreational vehicle camper that posed a significant threat to adjacent campers and vehicles. Crews rapidly extinguished the fire, successfully preventing further damage to nearby structures and a fence. There were no reported injuries. An investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway. Thanks to Adams County Fire Rescue for their assistance.

At 9:25am, SACFD responded to a single-vehicle rollover in the South Platte River at 96th and Monaco. One occupant self-extricated and was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Thank you to Thornton Fire, Adams County Sheriff, and Adams County Parks and Recreation for their assistance.

SACFD responded to a structure fire at the intersection of 60th and Brighton Blvd. at a waste transfer facility just after 2:30pm. The fire was contained by the sprinkler system, enabling crews to fully extinguish upon arrival. One individual was evaluated on-site, and no further injuries were reported. Thanks to our assisting agencies Adams County Fire Rescue, City of Thornton Fire Department, and Platte Valley Ambulance Service.

SACFD crews responded to a detached garage fire near 113th and Nucla at 7:46am. The fire was contained to the detached garage/shop. No injuries were reported. The fire was knocked out quickly. Thank you Brighton Fire and Platte Valley Ambulance for your assistance.

Last night at approximately 10:03pm, SACFD responded to a reported structure fire at 60th and Grape Street. Upon arrival, crews found a car on fire behind the residence. The fire was quickly controlled. One person was transported to the hospital for evaluation. Thanks to Adams County Fire Rescue, Commerce City Police Department, and Platte Valley Ambulance Service for their assistance.

SACFD responded to a structure fire at approximately 11:17 p.m. near 112th Avenue and Joliet Street. Upon arrival, crews encountered a working garage fire. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Thanks to Thornton Fire Department, Platte Valley Ambulance, and CCPD for their assistance.

This afternoon, SACFD responded to a technical rescue incident at 64th Ave and Brighton Blvd, where two individuals were trapped in a freight elevator. Crews executed rescue operations, rappelling approximately 40 feet to access the freight elevator and rescue the two parties. No injuries were reported. Denver Fire Department and Platte Valley Ambulance Service assisted with the call.

SACFD responded to a structure fire at 80th and Krameria Street at approx 7:18am. Upon arrival, the crew saw flames and smoke coming from the roof area and was able to extinguish. Two residents were transported and several dogs were removed from the home, and some pets were deceased. Assisting agencies, Adams County Fire rescue Platt Valley ambulance and Adams County Sheriff Office.

This afternoon, at approximately 12:46 pm, SACFD Engine 23 responded to a carbon monoxide alarm with reported illnesses near 69th and Olive Street. Crews detected high levels of carbon monoxide within the residence. The homeowners were evacuated, and nine patients were transported to the hospital for medical evaluation. The incident is currently under investigation.

South Adams County Fire Department has now installed HAAS Alert Safety Cloud on all emergency vehicles to improve roadside safety for first responders and drivers during emergencies. The Safety Cloud sends real-time alerts to navigation apps and connected vehicles, helping drivers become aware of nearby emergency vehicles or roadside activities. The alerts activate when first responders turn on their emergency lights, advising motorists to slow down or move over safely, reducing the risk of collisions and increasing scene safety. Since introducing the alert system on two of our apparatus vehicles earlier this year, we have sent more than 69,000 alerts to vehicles throughout the community. 🚨 Slow Down. Move Over. Save Lives. 🚨 #Roadsidesafety #SlowDownMoveOverSaveLives

SACFD responded to a structure fire at 5400 Brighton Blvd. at 2:11am. Crews arrived to find a fully involved fire that spread to nearby power lines. The building was unoccupied and no reported injuries at this time. Our investigation team is on scene to determine the cause of the fire. Assisting agencies, Adams County Fire, Platte Valley Ambulance, and Commerce City PD.