Tag Archives: Colorado

Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant

Littleton, CO – Fire at Mexican restaurant contained by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

A fire incident at Los Dos Potrillos, a popular Mexican restaurant in Littleton, has led to a temporary closure of the establishment. The fire occurred shortly before noon on Tuesday, prompting immediate action from West Metro Fire Rescue.

Emergency services received multiple 911 calls reporting flames visible from the restaurant’s roof. Firefighters promptly arrived on the scene to find that the fire had originated in the kitchen and quickly spread through the hood ventilation system, directing heat and flames upward.

West Metro Fire Rescue crews, aided by the building’s automatic sprinkler system, efficiently contained the fire. While the damage was primarily confined to the kitchen area, smoke and water affected other parts of the restaurant. Fortunately, all patrons and employees were evacuated safely with no reported injuries.

In a statement regarding the incident, Los Dos Potrillos announced their plans for repair and renovation, emphasizing their commitment to ensuring the restaurant is fully prepared for guests upon reopening. They also indicated that updates would be shared as new information becomes available, expressing eagerness to welcome diners back in the near future.

Apartment Building, Residential

Boulder, CO – Sprinkler system activated for arson fire at apartment complex

A woman has been arrested and is suspected of intentionally setting a fire Thursday morning at a Boulder apartment complex.

Boulder Police Department and Boulder Fire-Rescue responded to the fire in the 3700 block of Canfield Street at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Thursday.

The building’s automatic fire sprinkler system activated and helped contain the fire to a single unit, although two units sustained smoke and water damage, according to Boulder Police. Residents of the two damaged units were displaced, but other residents have been cleared to reenter the building.

A Boulder Fire-Rescue firefighter was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The investigation indicates that the fire was intentionally set, with evidence suggesting multiple items were ignited within the suspect’s apartment unit.

The specific method used to start the fire remains under investigation.

Officers arrested Ranita Ezeonu at the scene. She was booked into the Boulder County Jail on suspicion of the following charges:

  • First-degree arson
  • Reckless endangerment
  • Harassment
Apartment Building, Residential

Johnstown, CO – Sprinkler system contains fire at apartment complex; No injuries reported

Early this morning, residents at the Ledge Rock Apartments were awakened by fire alarms and the smell of smoke — but thanks to a fast response and an effective sprinkler system, a potential disaster was quickly contained.

At approximately 1:46 a.m., Front Range Fire Rescue (FRFR) responded to reports of a commercial fire alarm at the Ledge Rock Apartments in Johnstown. Upon arrival, firefighters found alarms sounding, residents reporting smoke, and the building’s sprinkler system actively suppressing flames.

A comprehensive fire response was initiated, involving mutual aid from Mountain View Fire Rescue, Windsor Severance Fire Rescue, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, UCHealth EMS, and the Johnstown Police Department. Crews discovered a small fire in a first-floor apartment that the sprinkler system had already controlled. Firefighters quickly extinguished the remaining flames and conducted overhaul and salvage operations to ensure the fire was completely out.

Damage was limited to the affected apartment and a few surrounding units, with minor water damage. No injuries were reported, and residents have since been allowed to return to their homes. Fire crews remained on scene through the morning to assist residents and continue the investigation.

Apartment Building, Residential

Aurora, CO – Sprinkler system activated for morning fire at apartment complex; No injuries reported

A Thursday morning apartment fire in southwest Aurora left two adults and two children without a home, according to the city’s fire department.

Firefighters responded to a fire alarm in the 1300 block of Florence Street at about 11:00 a.m. Thursday, according to a news release from Aurora Fire Rescue.

Several people called 911 to report smoke coming from inside the three-story apartment building, fire officials said.

As firefighters searched the building, they rescued a dog hiding in one of the rooms and returned the uninjured animal to its owner, according to the agency.

The fire sparked in the kitchen of an apartment and was mostly extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system, Aurora fire officials said. Crews got the remaining flames under control in about 10 minutes.

The flames did not spread into the neighboring units, according to Aurora Fire Rescue.

No one was injured, but two adults, two children and a dog were displaced by the fire, agency officials said. The cause remains under investigation.

Other / Not Specified, Other Business

Evergreen, CO – Sprinkler system contains fire at business

Fire crews are on the scene at an Evergreen business Thursday morning.

There is little information immediately available, but a spokesperson with Evergreen Fire Rescue told Denver7 crews discovered and put out a small fire inside Wild Game Entertainment Experience.

The call came in at around 4:30 a.m. and the building’s sprinkler system kept the fire contained.

A Denver7 photographer said there was no smoke or flames visible outside the building is off Hwy 74 and Bergen Pkwy.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. This story will be updated once we learn more.

Apartment Building, Residential

Fort Collins, CO – Sprinkler system extinguishes apartment fire; No injuries reported

A potentially serious apartment fire was stopped in its tracks on the afternoon of June 4 thanks to the rapid activation of a fire sprinkler system in a Fort Collins complex.

Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) responded to a second alarm call just before 3 p.m. in the 5000 block of Fossil Blvd. Upon arrival, crews found that a fire in a fourth-floor unit had already been extinguished by the building’s automatic fire sprinkler system.

As a precaution, the building had been evacuated. Firefighters conducted a thorough search to ensure there were no remaining hot spots or individuals in need of assistance. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Residential, Townhouse / Condominium

Frisco, CO – Sprinkler system activated for fire at condominium; No injuries reported

Fire crews responded to a fire at a condominium off Frisco Main Street around 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, according to Summit Fire & EMS.

The fire protection district responded after it received an alert of sprinkler water flow at the Bear’s Den Condos Building B on Granite Street in Frisco, Summit Fire & EMS spokesperson Steve Lipsher said. A battalion chief arrived on scene moments later to find that all of the occupants had evacuated the building and one unit on the upper floor was filled with smoke, Lipsher said.

The fire had triggered a single sprinkler head, which “did its job perfectly” and kept the fire from spreading, Lipsher said. No one was in the unit at the time, so “if it weren’t for that sprinkler, the fire certainly could have become a more significant problem,” he said.

Three engines, a fire truck and two medic units responded to the scene and checked for any extension of the fire but found none, Lipsher said. Power, gas and waterflow to the buildling were turned off. It was determined that the fire had been limited to the one condominium unit but that two units below it had been damaged by water, he said.

No one was injured. Fire crews could not provide an immediate estimate on the extent of property damage. The cause of the fire remains under investigation but it is not believed to be suspicious, Lipsher said.

“All things considered, these sprinkler systems when they do work as they’re designed, they really do make a big difference,” Lipsher said. “We’re really thankful there was no injuries.”

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Highlands Ranch, CO – Sprinkler system activated for laundry fire at senior living facility; No injuries reported

At 16:50 on April 14th, 2024 South Metro Fire Emergency Communications Center dispatched South Metro Fire Rescue to reported smoke and flames visible form the laundry facility inside Vi at Highlands Ranch, located at 2850 Classic Dr. While crews were responding, an alarm company also notified dispatch of a water flow alarm. When Firefighters arrived, they found the alarm system activated with residents evacuating and no visible signs of smoke or fire from the exterior. Once inside, Firefighters discovered a laundry bin fire being controlled by the fire sprinkler system. Due to the large population of seniors who live in the building and might need extra assistance safely evacuating, a 2nd Alarm was called. The large response brought a total of 83 personnel from South Metro to the incident scene and nearby staging area. The fire was quickly extinguished and searches of all floors in the building were conducted to check for fire extension, smoke and occupants who might need help. The fire was contained to a small area, no injuries or smoke inhalation occurred. Fire Investigators determined the fire was accidental, related to normal laundry operations and the sprinkler system activated as it was designed to do. Additional information provided by South Metro Fire Rescue.

Department Store, Retail

Johnstown, CO – Sprinkler system activated for fire in cardboard compactor at department store; No injuries reported

The Loveland Fire Rescue Authority put out a fire in a cardboard compactor at Scheels in Johnstown Tuesday.

No one was hurt, but the fire resulted in evacuation of the store, which was closed for the rest of the evening.

At 4:48 p.m. Tuesday, LFRA was dispatched to a fire sprinkler water flow alarm at Scheels and, when crews arrived two minutes later, they saw smoke showing from the loading dock area, according to a post on the LFRA Facebook page.

The incident was upgraded to a commercial fire and additional LFRA units were called along with Berthoud Fire Protection, Front Range Fire Rescue, Thompson Valley EMS, Poudre Fire Authority and Johnstown Police Department crews.

Crews from Engine 50, which work out of Station 10 in Johnstown nearby, found a working fire in the cardboard compactor with a fire sprinkler in the compactor loading room “holding the fire from extending into the interior of the structure,” according to the post.

Once the fire was under control, crews used a wildland fire engine to pull the compactor away from the building

Crews also used electric ventilation fans to clear the smoke from the interior of the store, though the majority of the smoke was contained to the interior areas near the loading dock, the post said. Scheels staff assisted the incident commander with technical knowledge of the building’s ventilation system to help with this process.

The post added the store closed for the rest of the evening.

Battalion Chief Kevin Hessler said no injuries were reported in the incident. He added that the cause of the fire is unknown.

He also added that the Scheels team did a great job getting evacuating everyone once the fire alarm sounded.

Uncategorized

Denver, CO – Sprinkler system activated for car fire in tunnel; No injuries reported

A vehicle fire inside the covered section of the Central 70 project in Denver Saturday forced the closure of westbound Interstate 70.

All lanes were reponed to traffic about a half-hour after the fire, which was first reported at 3:25 p.m. The closure caused traffic to back up in the area.

There were no reports of injuries and there was no damage done to the structure.

The 1,000-foot covered structure was completed last year and is part of the Central 70 project.

The tunnel is equipped with fans to pump out the exhaust and a sprinkler system to mitigate fires. And CDOT spokesperson Stacia Sellers said the system “worked as intended.”

“At 15:21 flames became visible from the car. 15:22 Fire Detection Activated and Jet Fans kicked in. At 15:23 the deluge system for zone 7 was activated and Denver Fire Department notified. 15:25 deluge was at full open position and suppressed the fire,” Sellers wrote in an email to Denver7.