Fire And Ice: Westminster Townhomes Damaged In Explosion Now Frozen Over
On Thursday, the damage was coated with a layer of ice, creating an extra challenge for investigators.
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On Thursday, the damage was coated with a layer of ice, creating an extra challenge for investigators.
An explosion and fire at a townhome complex in Westminster forced the evacuation of four buildings. It is unclear how many people, if any, were injured.
Firefighters worked to save a home in Westminster on Wednesday afternoon.
The law enforcement community and firefighting team in the City of Westminster is mourning the loss of an exceptionally long serving member of both the police and fire departments.
It's Fire Prevention Week and the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control demonstrated the latest technology when it comes to fighting fires. They also urged families to have an escape plan in case of fire.
Fire investigators say that a fire earlier this month at a commercial building was caused in part by an explosion sparked by a lightning strike in the area.
Fire investigators say a commercial building in Westminster is a total loss after a possible explosion early Saturday morning.
Firefighters in Westminster responded to a house fire on Zuni Street near 84th Avenue.
Westminster firefighters shared video of them rescuing a dog from Carol Butts Park. The dog fell through the ice covering a pond.
A fire burning in Westminster put out a lot of thick, black smoke on Thursday afternoon. The smoke could be seen from downtown Denver.
A seizure nearly took Uriah Crowe's life and kept him from his passion -- until now.
Firefighters responded to a second alarm fire on 121st Way Tuesday afternoon.
One person is recovering after several propane tanks caught fire at a propane refilling station at a U-Haul facility.
Westminster residents who were evacuated from their apartments when a fire broke out early Sunday morning are back in their homes.
Westminster firefighters responded to an apartment fire at the Copperwood Apartments on Sheridan Boulevard near 84th Avenue.
Firefighters in Westminster are coming together for kids in need.
Firefighters managed to rescue a man from a burning home early Thursday morning.
A mumps outbreak is under investigation by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
More than 20 people are out of their homes after a fire burned through an apartment building in Thornton Sunday morning.
One student was hurt in an explosion at Hidden Lake High School on Wednesday morning and rushed to the hospital. The school was closed for the rest of the day.
Firefighters in Westminster rushed to rescue a man who was stuck in a tree in his yard after the ladder he was using to rescue a cat that was stuck in the tree fell.
A man who neighbors say admitted to lighting fireworks inside his apartment that started a massive fire in a Westminster apartment complex has been charged in that case.
The burned out shell of homes at Westminster's Skyview Apartments tells the story of a devastating fire early Sunday morning -- a fire authorities now confirm was arson.
A late night fire in Westminster forced three people out of their homes.
The Westminster Fire Department is investigating the cause of a fire that displaced a family Saturday morning.
Highway 85 was closed in both directions in Commerce City on Wednesday morning due to a deadly crash involving five vehicles.
The southbound lanes of I-25 reopened Wednesday morning near Castle Rock after a crash.
During Foster Care Awareness Month, the Colorado Department of Human Services honored foster parents who are making a huge difference.
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A veteran firefighter is now in the ICU after a wrong-way driver crashed into him on Interstate 25.
Highway 85 was closed in both directions in Commerce City on Wednesday morning due to a deadly crash involving five vehicles.
The southbound lanes of I-25 reopened Wednesday morning near Castle Rock after a crash.
During Foster Care Awareness Month, the Colorado Department of Human Services honored foster parents who are making a huge difference.
A veteran firefighter is now in the ICU after a wrong-way driver crashed into him on Interstate 25.
Neighbors say slowing down and being vigilant is critical after a driver crashed into a family's home.
Highway 85 was closed in both directions in Commerce City on Wednesday morning due to a deadly crash involving five vehicles.
A former Colorado police officer is accused of using his position to be intimate with female arrestees, victims and witnesses.
Bonfires are helping farmers in Colorado who are growing peaches and other crops and trying not to let them get ruined by periods of freezing temperatures.
A veteran firefighter is now in the ICU after a wrong-way driver crashed into him on Interstate 25.
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment in Northern Colorado has confirmed its first case of rabies in an animal this year. It was a bat.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
The Preakness Stakes featured its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
The Broncos full NFL schedule is out and includes late-season rematches against Denver's 2025 playoff opponents.
The NHL announced that the Colorado Avalanche will be playing their first game of the Western Conference finals next Wednesday.
Polymarket users can now trade on private companies' valuations, IPOs and secondary market activity.
Many Americans are signaling disapproval of the technology amid fears that it will eclipse already competitive entry-level jobs.
Investigators have been looking at a handful of Chinese firms that together control the majority of unrefrigerated shipping container manufacturing around the globe, the sources said.
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
University of Colorado Regent Wanda James has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a censure issued by the Board of Regents after she criticized a public health campaign she said included racist imagery.
Investigators have been looking at a handful of Chinese firms that together control the majority of unrefrigerated shipping container manufacturing around the globe, the sources said.
Survivors say they'd asked for more medical support before the Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. soldiers at their command post in Kuwait in the war's first 24 hours.
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the creation of the fund as part of the settlement of President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over the leaking of his tax returns.
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was evacuated after testing positive for Ebola.
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
A Colorado man in need of a kidney was saved by a movie fan. Now he's working to help others find donors through cinema.
Polymarket users can now trade on private companies' valuations, IPOs and secondary market activity.
Many Americans are signaling disapproval of the technology amid fears that it will eclipse already competitive entry-level jobs.
The Denver City Council unanimously voted to pass a moratorium to halt the construction of data centers for the next year after several hours of community testimony on Monday night.
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
U.S. wage growth is lagging inflation for the first time since 2023, eroding consumers' purchasing power.
A federal system is working to crack down on trucks skirting safety regulations, a problem inspectors are seeing on Colorado roadways.
Glendale city leaders are forcefully opposing Colorado's proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard, warning the plan could dramatically worsen traffic for drivers while delivering only modest transit gains.
A jury in Douglas County awarded a New Jersey man $24 million after he sued a Parker police detective for malicious prosecution and false arrest.
A Denver County Court judge on Friday sentenced a vocal police critic to 60 days in jail and two years of probation, saying he needed to send a message that would deter her and her YouTube followers from future doxing of law enforcement.
City-funded contractors have been moving through Denver neighborhoods, replacing sections of sidewalks, frustrating some homeowners. The work was part of a broader program aimed at making city sidewalks more usable and accessible.