A South Metro Hearth Rescue firefighter was injured after slipping on ice whereas battling a Friday night time blaze in Highlands Ranch.
The firefighter was taken to a hospital for therapy, mentioned Eric Hurst, a South Metro Hearth spokesman.
The fireplace division was known as at 6:07 p.m. to a home within the 9700 block of Ashley Lane, Hurst mentioned. The fireplace burned within the basement and first flooring and was extinguished inside an hour. The trigger is unknown and below investigation.
Folks have been dwelling when the hearth began however safely evacuated, Hurst mentioned.
The freezing, icy circumstances additionally prompted a hearth hydrant to freeze, which prompted problems on the scene, in accordance with a South Metro Hearth Rescue tweet.
Replace: The fireplace burned within the basement and first flooring and is now out. One firefighter slipped and fell on ice and has been transported to the hospital with minor accidents. All occupants of the house are secure and unhurt. A frozen hearth hydrant added to the challenges on scene. pic.twitter.com/imvxSRQ3ub
— South Metro Hearth Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO) December 24, 2022