Aspen Acres Fire The Aspen Acres Fire is burning in Pueblo and Custer Counties and has burned 101,961 acres and 67% containment as of August 3rd, 2026. The fire was reported on June 29th, 2026. The Colorado Type 3 Incident Management Team and the Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1 (CIMT #1) was in command of the fire. On July …
Willow Fire The Willow Fire started on June 28th, 2026, 6 miles west of Leadville and southwest of Turquoise Reservoir in the Mount Massive Wilderness area in Lake County. The fire has burned 7,196 acres as of August 2nd, 2026 with 67% containment. Southwest Area Incident Management Team 4 was in command and the California Interagency Management Team 8 assumed …
Denver Pridefest The 2026 Denver Pridefest was held in downtown Denver on June 28th, 2026. Several public safety agencies including the American Red Cross, Apex Paramedics, Colorado State Patrol, Denver Animal Control, Denver Fire Department, Denver Health, Denver Local 858 and Denver Parks and Recreation participated in the parade from Cheeseman Park to the 16th Street Mall. Other agencies including …
Gold Mountain Fire The Gold Mountain Fire is burning in steep and inaccessible terrain above Ouray in Ouray County in Red Flag conditions. The fire has burned 39,507 acres as of August 3rd, 2026 and 72% contained. The fire started on June 27th, 2026 burning in mixed conifer vegetation located on inaccessible terrain above the east side of Hwy. 550 …
West Metro Deck Fire On June 27th, 2026 at 17:11 West Metro Fire Rescue and Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a possible apartment fire in the 5200 block of W. 16th Ave. in Lakewood. Jeffcom 911 advised that report of a fire in an apartment complex on the 2nd level back porch. Squad 1 arrived on scene to a …
Ferris Fire The Ferris Fire is burning in the San Juan National Forest northeast of Pleasant View in Dolores and Montezuma Counties which started June 27th, 2026 on the San Juan National Forest. The fire merged with the Far Draw and the Doe Canyon Fire on June 28th, 2026. The fire has burned 64,881 acres with 97% containment as of …
Live Fire Proctor Practical Sable Altura Fire Rescue hosted a 1403 Live Fire Proctor Practical at their training facility on June 27, 2026. About a dozen firefighters participated in the event in order to proctor live fire practical’s to future recruits. Firefighters from Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue, Byers Fire Protection District, Crested Butte Fire Protection District, Evergreen Fire Protection District, Falcon …
Live Fire Practical The East Metro Fire Training Academy held their live fire practical at Sable Altura Fire Rescue on June 27th, 2026. The practical evaluates a firefighter’s ability to to operate safely and effectively in a real structural fire environment. The recruits move into hazmat training after the July 4th holiday.
Snyder Fire The Snyder Fire (Snyder Mesa Fire) started on June 26th, 2026 and is burning along the Colorado and Utah border in Mesa County (Colorado) and Grand County (Utah). The fire has burned 30,202 acres and 98% containment as of July 9th, 2026 and all pre-evacuation and evacuation notices issued in response to fire have been lifted by the …
Fire Academy JPR Skills Testing The East Metro Fire Training Academy conducted JPR skills testing at Sable Altura Fire Rescue on June 24th, 2026. JPRs (Job Performance Requirements) are used to conduct hands-on skills evaluations and verify certifications. The recruits are scheduled for their live fire practical later in the week.
Working Structure Fire On June 23rd, 2026 at 19:21 Arvada Fire Protection District and West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a possible structure fire in the 9400 block of W. 47th Ave. in Wheat Ridge. Jeffcom 911 advised multiple callers reporting flames showing and Wheat Ridge Police officers on scene reporting that the unit is engulfed with possible parties …
West Metro Brush Fire On June 23rd, 2026 at 15:10 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire along the Bear Creek Greenbelt off Wadsworth Blvd. south of Yale Ave. in Lakewood. Jeffcom 911 received several callers reporting smoke and flames coming from the trees near one of the trails. Crews were able to quickly stop the fire, holding …
Wildland Fire Management Team After a voter approved ballot measure in 2024, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Wildland Fire Management Program is taking shape. The measure approved the purchase of equipment and the hiring of 37 team members to assist with suppression, mitigation and prevention efforts. The suppression team is now occupying the old Morrison Police Department Building at 321 Hwy. …
Westminster Vehicle Into Structure On June 22nd, 2026 around 15:00 Westminster Fire Department and North Metro Fire Rescue District was dispatched to a vehicle into a structure in the 10800 block of N. King St. Battalion 1 arrived on scene to a small one-story residential with a vehicle through part of the corner of the garage. Engine 4 arrived and assigned to …
South Metro Dive Team Training South Metro Fire Rescue conducted dive team training on June 22nd, 2026. Dive 31, Boat 31, Medic 31, Medic 33 and Safety 2 conducted training at Cherry Creek State Park in the morning while Dive 19, Boat 19, Medic 12 and Safety 1 conducted training at Chatfield State Park in the afternoon. The Dive Team …
Aurora Fatal House Fire At 21:53 on June 21st, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a possible structure fire in the 12600 block of E. Bates Circle. A 911 caller reported to Aurora 911 that a fire was inside their home and also stated that a second resident who lives in the home was trapped inside and Battalion 5 requested …
Westminster Building Fire On June 21st, 2026 around 03:30 Westminster Fire Department Engine 3 was dispatched to a commercial fire alarm at the Arc Thrift Store, 8657 Sheridan Blvd. Engine 3 arrived smoke in the air and requested a structure fire response. Engine 3 arrived on scene to large single-story smoke-charged commercial building, pulled 2 1/2 for fire control and …
Station 3 Grand Opening On June 20th, 2026 the Timberline Fire Protection District held a grand opening celebration ceremony of their new Station 3, 19126 Hwy, 119 in Rollinsville with a ribbon cutting and dedication. The community came out to tour the station and the observation deck, meet up the first responder, enjoy hot dogs and burgers. The new station …
Live Burn Training The East Metro Fire Training Academy conducted live burn training at Sable Altura Fire Rescue on June 20th, 2026. The recruits used the opportunity to hone their skills as they prepare for their JPR Skills Testing next week.
Cops And Bobbers The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Highlands Ranch Metro District hosted Cops and Bobbers at Fly’n B Park on June 20th, 2026. Local kids were invited out to fish with deputies in an effort to strengthen the Department’s relationships with the community. For more information on future events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.