At 7:41 AM The Grand Junction Fire Department responded to reports fire seen in the area of 29 Rd. north of I-70. The call came in from interstate drivers who noticed a large column of smoke. Once crews arrived on scene they realized that the area with the fire was inaccessible to Truck 3. The [...]
GJFD Responds to Fire on 28 1/4 Rd.
At 2:09 PM the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on the 500 block of 28 1/4 Road. The 9-1-1 caller indicated that there was heavy smoke coming from the address and that a several people could be seen running around the home. It was not known if anyone was inside [...]
GJFD Responds to Structure Fire on Belford Avenue
At 12:48 PM the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on the 900 block of Belford Avenue. The 9-1-1 caller indicated that there was heavy smoke and flames coming from the address and that a male was attempting to put out the fire with a garden hose. The first fire units [...]
GJFD Responds to Home Fire
At 3:30 PM today the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to reports of heavy smoke coming from a home in the 1820 block of Elm Ave. Neighbors attempted to open doors to see if anyone was home, but were met with heavy smoke and were unable to enter. When crews arrived on scene they too [...]
Dumpster Fire Threatens Residential Complex
At 10:06 PM The Grand Junction Fire Department responded to reports of a dumpster fire threatening a multi-story residential complex in the 1600 block of North Avenue. Upon arrival, crews found a dumpster on fire, next to the complex. Grand Junction Police Department assisted with evacuation of the complex while fire crews extinguished the fire. [...]
GJFD Structure Response Caused by Burnt Food
At 1:12 PM the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a home on the 1100 block of Orchard Avenue. The call to 9-1-1 indicated that smoke was pouring out of the residence from a swamp cooler. The first GJFD vehicle arrived by 1:15 PM and fire crews were preparing to force entry to the home [...]
GJFD responds to Motorhome Fire on 29 5/8 Rd.
At 10:53 PM the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a Motorhome fire on the 300 block of 29 5/8 Road. The first GJFD unit arrived at 11:01 PM and found a fully engulfed motorhome. Several other vehicles in the area were threatened by the fire. Responding GJFD vehicles had difficulty accessing the fire from [...]
