At 14:44 the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a two vehicle crash at approximately mile marker 29 on I70. As a result of the crash the vehicles caught fire which then spread to the brush along the south side of I70. Winds pushed the fire to the south and east covering a distance of [...]
GJFD Responds to Fire at Landfill
At 12:38 this afternoon the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a fire at the Mesa County Landfill. Multiple people called to report a plume of smoke that was visible from nearly everywhere in the valley. When GJFD arrived on scene the fire was burning at the surface of the landfill covering approximately one half [...]
Investigation Results From the 28 Road Fire
The Grand Junction Fire Department Fire Marshal has completed the investigation of the brush fire on Monday June 12th on 28 Rd. The fire occurred during a red flag warning and initiated a massive response from local agencies. Ultimately the fire displaced eight people after completely destroying one home, two outbuildings, an R.V., and burning [...]
GJFD Responds to Fire in Detached Garage- Sixth Fire in Four Days
Tonight at 23:19 the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a fire in a detached garage in the 2300 block of H Rd. When crews arrived flames were visible on the roof and out of the windows. The two people that were home when the fire started safely evacuated and no one was harmed. When [...]
GJFD Responds to Structure Fire
At 18:51 this evening the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a vacant building and a motor home engulfed in flames. It was determined that both were unoccupied, and no one was harmed. Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 5, Ambulance 2, Ambulance 3, and a Batallion Chief responded to the fire. The fire was very [...]
Brushfire fueled by High Winds Runs Wild
The Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a large brushfire in the area of 28 Road and C 3/4 Road. Dry conditions and high winds spread the fire quickly over approximately 5 acres. One residential structure, an R.V., and two sheds burned in the fire. Residents in the area were checked due to exposure to [...]
Brush Fire Near Las Colonias Park
At 12:45 Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a brush fire in the area of the Colorado River behind Las Colonias Park. GJFD accessed the area of the fire through rough and soggy terrain. The GJFD, Mesa County Wildland Fire Team, and the Mesa County Fire Marshal determined the fire posed no threat to the surrounding area. The [...]
