Defensive & FF Injured, Littleton, CO 2/20/14

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The wind was wreaking havoc on firefighters along the Colorado Front Range yesterday.  Around 14:00 Littleton & South Metro Firefighters were dispatched to a possible structure fire at 10046 Strathfield Lane in Highlands Ranch.  First due Engine 17 sized up heavy smoke showing from the rear and the roof.  They pulled a 1 3/4" line to the front door when one of the firefighters went down with a knee injury.  The injured firefighter went down at the front door and was removed to safety across the street.  He was transported to a local trauma center.  Engine 15 laid a supply line and attempted to push inside with 17, when they sounded the floor flames broke though.  A defensive attack was declared and high winds rapidly pushed the self venting basement fire to the upper floors and attic on the charlie side.