At 0559 this morning the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire in the 2300 block of Rattlesnake Ct. Neighbors saw smoke coming from the benches and sides of a covered porch. They called 911, alerted the two adult residents of the home, and used a garden hose to spray water [...]
Several Fires Contained on I-70
At 1533 the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to reports of several fires along I-70 westbound. When crews arrived on scene at 1542 they found several small fires between 25 1/2 Rd and 24 1/2 Rd. The fires were most likely caused by sparks from a vehicle or trailer. GJFD responded with a Battalion Chief, [...]
Water Rescue on Ruby Horsethief Canyon
At 1901 the Grand Junction Fire Department, Mesa County Sheriff's Office, and the Bureau of Land Management responded to rescue a rafting party reported to be stranded in Ruby Horsethief Canyon. The party was made up of three adults and two children. As evening fell they realized they were not going to make their intended [...]
GJFD Responds to Mobile Home Fire
At 1400 The Grand Junction Fire Department responded to the 400 block of Niagara Cir. When crews arrived on scene everyone had evacuated the home safely. The fire, which started outside, had spread to a shared fence as well as the exterior and interior of the home due to high winds. Crews were able to [...]
GJFD Responds to 416 Fire
At 0600 tomorrow, June 5th, The Grand Junction Fire Department will deploy a team of wildland firefighters to the 416 fire near Durango, CO. Engine Boss Stacy Rollins, Engineer Wes Engbarth, and Firefighters Billy Reyez and Clark Thompson could be gone for up to two weeks helping fight the blaze alongside 384 other firefighters. The [...]
GJFD Stops Fire in Attic
At 1356 the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on the 1300 block of N 23rd Street. The single occupant returned home and saw smoke coming from the roof. Engine 2 was the first unit on scene at 1402. Smoke and flames could be seen coming from the attic of the [...]
GJFD Saves Home From Fire
At 2031 the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a shed fully engulfed in flames with fire threatening a home on the 500 block of 29 1/2 Rd. When crews arrived on scene no one was in the home. By 2039 the fire was extinguished and crews had managed to stop the fire from spreading [...]
