Impressive House Fire, Elizabeth CO 3-19-14

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This afternoon I heard Elizabeth Fire toned to a residential structure fire.  Chief 271 immediately requested a 2nd Alarm and reported flames & smoke visible from miles away.  My father lives in the area which is quite far from my house so I "dispatched" him to the call.  Crews found a large 2 story with walk-out house fully engulfed on arrival.  With no hydrants a tender shuttle was needed. 

 

My Dad's view from his neighborhood right after we got off the phone...

   

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First due Engine 271 laid a supply line from the end of the driveway and positioned for defensive operations.

   

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The crew of Franktown Engine 181 assisting

   

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First water on the alpha side

   

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Thankfully there was only a light wind today, flying brands ignited a vegetation fire that the neighbors jumped into action on.  Two brush trucks were special called and the fire didn't extend too far.

   

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The delta side of the house had a brick facade that held up better, but there was still fire throughout.

   

 

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Engine 271 chauffeur

   

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Water supply at the bottom of the driveway...

   

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Last one, who can resist a photo of one of the famous Rattlesnake Engines?

   

[gmuhr]

Nice work...that was really going!

[agoulder]

wow!

[hank]

Good photos!

 

tHANKs

[grubber33270]

I see fire where's the house? Good photos.

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Caption for #6. "Hey Chief, I think we got it now".