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.
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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.
The U.S. Post Office is urging Coloradans to get those packages in the mail if they want those presents to arrive in time for holiday celebrations.
Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra, Syria on Saturday after an ISIS gunman ambushed them, according to the Pentagon.
Colorado State University's "CM Cares" program has completed 36 projects in the last 14 years for people living with disabilities in Northern Colorado.
Actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home over the weekend.
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
The U.S. Post Office is urging Coloradans to get those packages in the mail if they want those presents to arrive in time for holiday celebrations.
Colorado State University's "CM Cares" program has completed 36 projects in the last 14 years for people living with disabilities in Northern Colorado.
Chabad-Lubavitch of Colorado also says Chabad centers across the state are implementing "enhanced security measures" and working with local law enforcement, "to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all."
The United States Postal Service is offering a reward for information on the person who robbed a Denver mail carrier this weekend.
The community of Wheat Ridge is working together to make the holidays brighter for hundreds of children in need.
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Xcel Energy is warning customers about the potential for power outages later this week as strong winds and dry conditions continue across parts of Colorado.
It's Christmas time, and one Colorado organization is teaming up with MSU Denver to bring holiday cheer to veterans in rural areas.
More than 100 children took a "fantasy flight" to the North Pole, where they met Santa in a trip of a lifetime.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Bo Nix tied his career high with four touchdown throws and Denver's defense stifled Jordan Love in the second half of the Broncos' 34-26 win Sunday over the Green Bay Packers, who lost star Micah Parsons to a knee injury.
The Metropolitan State University of Denver Roadrunners are now volleyball national champions for the first time in the history of the program.
Lindsey Vonn raced to a stunningly fast win in a World Cup downhill on Friday to earn her first victory after a five-year retirement.
President Trump hosted members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team — famous for defeating the Soviet Union in the "Miracle on Ice" — at a bill signing.
NASCAR has reached a settlement of the bruising antitrust lawsuit filed against it by two of its race teams, including one co-owned by NBA great Michael Jordan.
Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra, Syria on Saturday after an ISIS gunman ambushed them, according to the Pentagon.
Actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home over the weekend.
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
"Slop," which refers to creepy, zany and demonstrably fake content, has landed the title of Merriam-Webster's 2025 word of the year.
Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra, Syria on Saturday after an ISIS gunman ambushed them, according to the Pentagon.
Actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home over the weekend.
Chabad-Lubavitch of Colorado also says Chabad centers across the state are implementing "enhanced security measures" and working with local law enforcement, "to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all."
Daniel Hodges, a D.C. metropolitan police officer, says he's trying to block the whitewashing of the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.
A Pueblo substitute teacher and military veteran, who was suspended over social media comments he made about Charlie Kirk's killing, will be suing the school district, saying the district violated his First Amendment rights.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
For those who have lost loved ones, the holidays can be an especially difficult time. But a Castle Rock community group is here to help.
UCHealth opened a brand new multimillion dollar inpatient mental health unit in Northern Colorado. Poudre Valley Hospital is now the home to the newest behavioral health inpatient unit in Colorado.
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
A Temple University law professor alleges in a suit that he breathed in contaminated air on a Boeing craft, leaving him physically impaired.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
Dozens of cows from Northern Colorado ranches have gone missing and are presumed to be stolen. The cattle have largely gone missing from ranches in Weld County, around the Greeley area.
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
A man allegedly attacked and injured a defense lawyer at Arapahoe County's courthouse, CBS Colorado has learned.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.
A veteran Denver commercial real estate broker warned elected Denver officials in December of 2023 to scrap their plans to buy the Denver Post building for $88.5 million.