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.
Nearly three out of every four written comments submitted to the Colorado Department of Transportation during the early public review of its proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard oppose the idea.
Keeping the doors open at Sēb's Recreation Center in Aurora hasn't been easy for Keithan Holiday.
Lakewood officials say a pilot program for floating wetlands helped fight harmful algal blooms.
Some drivers traveling through Colorado's high country should be prepared for delays due to a mudslide in Red Mountain Pass.
The Colorado Secretary of State's Office says the Republican gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx's campaign received nearly 200 illegal campaign contributions during the primary election.
Nearly three out of every four written comments submitted to the Colorado Department of Transportation during the early public review of its proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard oppose the idea.
Keeping the doors open at Sēb's Recreation Center in Aurora hasn't been easy for Keithan Holiday.
Lakewood officials say a pilot program for floating wetlands helped fight harmful algal blooms.
Some drivers traveling through Colorado's high country should be prepared for delays due to a mudslide in Red Mountain Pass.
The Colorado Secretary of State's Office says the Republican gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx's campaign received nearly 200 illegal campaign contributions during the primary election.
Nearly three out of every four written comments submitted to the Colorado Department of Transportation during the early public review of its proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard oppose the idea, according to records obtained by CBS Colorado through a Colorado Open Records Act request.
After a 39-year career in broadcast journalism, CBS Colorado's Alan Gionet is retiring.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says a bear broke into a home while a man was injured and unconscious, but that the bear did not cause his injuries.
Some drivers traveling through Colorado's high country should be prepared for delays due to a mudslide in Red Mountain Pass.
The Colorado Music Festival continued Friday with a tribute to America's 250th birthday.
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Colorado general manager Josh Byrnes helped orchestrate a trade with his former team Monday as the Rockies sent right-hander Seth Halvorsen to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor league players.
When Brady Russell helped douse his coach Mike McDonald with Gatorade after winning the Super Bowl, he wasn't only celebrating a championship but a long, hard journey to football's mountain top.
As Spain's World Cup champs took to the stage with their trophy, President Trump joined them in their moment of glory.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
The mothers of two men who accuse a North Dakota hospital of switching them at birth are speaking out after the discovery.
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
The central bank is widely expected to stand pat on Wednesday, but persistent inflation concerns are reshaping expectations for the rest of 2026.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Colorado Secretary of State's Office says the Republican gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx's campaign received nearly 200 illegal campaign contributions during the primary election.
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
The extreme Colorado weather conditions this year are forcing some farmers and ranchers to make difficult decisions.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Trump administration will impose tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, extending the administration's tariffs on much of the world.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
Utah's weekly measles case count has fallen. The national tally hasn't, and a newborn who's too young to be vaccinated is caught in between.
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
The FDA panel is reviewing seven peptides and deciding if they should be added to a list of substances that can be safely produced by compounding pharmacies.
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
The central bank is widely expected to stand pat on Wednesday, but persistent inflation concerns are reshaping expectations for the rest of 2026.
Two years after it closed, Evergreen's storied El Rancho restaurant appears ever more likely to face a wrecking ball.
At 95 years old, Jake Jabs keeps his entrepreneurial spirit alive by still working six days a week.
Nearly three out of every four written comments submitted to the Colorado Department of Transportation during the early public review of its proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard oppose the idea.
Insurance can be a hassle for anyone. For one Coloradan, that hassle has been magnified all because of her name.
A man who stopped to help victims of a devastating motorcycle crash instead found himself handcuffed, jailed and accused of driving under the influence -- despite repeatedly asking officers to administer a breath test that he believed would prove his innocence.
For Billy Hailey, his release was a day he had been waiting for and working toward for 20 years. Now, he is unexpectedly back in custody after the state says it miscalculated the date.
A second family in Colorado says a little-known insurance rule has left them fighting two companies to get medical bills paid.