@WestyFire

Westminster Fire PIO

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westminsterco.gov/fire
Joined May 2009
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Crews on scene of fire at apartment building 4901 W 93rd Ave. All occupants of building #4 must evacuate. Updates to follow.
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Building #4 is uninhabitable tonight. Red Cross working with apartment management to relocate residents. Residents at all other buildings are clear to return home.
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Fire is out. Working on hotspots and overhaul at this time.
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Evacuated residents- please respond to the clubhouse. Fire personnel on site to meet with you.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Westbound Highway 36 is currently shut down between Pecos and Federal due to a hazardous materials response for spilled diesel. We are coordinating with law enforcement, working on the clean up and getting the highway back open. Updates posted when available.
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UPDATE 2:25pm: the roadway is back open. CSP has completed the hazardous materials cleanup.
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Crews on scene of a house fire near 88th Avenue and Dover Street. Fire is now out, crews will be on scene putting out hot spots. Further details to follow.
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Units have cleared the scene. There were no injuries to occupants or firefighters. Our investigation is underway.
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The City of Westminster has enacted Stage 2 Fire Restrictions, effective immediately. All fireworks are prohibited, including those that were previously listed as permissible. This includes sparklers, fountains, and ground spinners. These fire restrictions will be reviewed daily.
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Not allowed: -Fireworks of any kind -Charcoal grills -Wood-burning fire pits, chimineas, and other open flames -Recreational Fires Still allowed: -Propane and natural gas grills -Gas fire pits -Any appliance where the fire can be “turned off” rather than “put out”
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This evening we worked a house fire near 144th Ave and Huron St. Crews found a working fire showing from the roof. Fire now out. Residents had safely evacuated on their own. Fire is believed to be caused by lightning strike to the house.
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Thank you to @NMFirePIO and @ThorntonFire for their assistance with this fire.
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WFD is now accepting applications for Firefighter/Firefighter Paramedic. Visit westminsterco.gov/fire >> Join WFD for more info, key dates, and to apply!
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Units on scene of a townhome fire near 100th Avenue & Federal Boulevard. Fire is out. Investigator on scene. Pertinent updates provided once known.
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The 3 occupants of the home self-evacuated. All have been taken to the hospital. Investigator will remain on scene working to determine the cause. No further updates expected.
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HIRING SOON: We will soon be hiring Firefighters and Paramedics! Visit our website to view: +Westminster Fire Department Career Guide +Job Description +Key Dates Learn more at westminsterco.gov/fire >> Join WFD
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Westminster Fire units currently on scene at the Westminster City Park Recreation Center at 10455 Sheridan Blvd on a structure fire. Building has been evacuated. Crews are working towards full extinguishment. We will provide updates once the rec center is back open.
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5:40pm UPDATE: The fire is out. Those who were evacuated will be escorted inside to get their belongings. The rec center remains otherwise closed. The Fitness Center is still open.
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7:30 FINAL UPDATE: Our investigation is complete. There was a fire in the pottery studio. There was no extension into the building. The fire was ruled accidental. We have cleared the scene and have turned it over to building maintenance.
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