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.
Nine people were sent to the hospital after a crash involving a Colorado Springs fire truck and a bus belonging to a private transport company.
Amid Colorado's drought, researchers are hoping to make better use of the rain the state does get.
Public access to two reservoirs in Colorado ends next month when their recreational lease agreements end. Ahead of that, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has authorized a public fish salvage, expanding the methods anglers can use.
President Trump issued an executive order in March 2025 ordering national parks to not display elements that "inappropriately disparage Americans past or living."
The free festival celebrating Aurora's international community starts Saturday at 3PM, at the Aurora Municipal Center's Great Lawn.
Nine people were sent to the hospital after a crash involving a Colorado Springs fire truck and a bus belonging to a private transport company.
Amid Colorado's drought, researchers are hoping to make better use of the rain the state does get.
Public access to two reservoirs in Colorado ends next month when their recreational lease agreements end. Ahead of that, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has authorized a public fish salvage, expanding the methods anglers can use.
The free festival celebrating Aurora's international community starts Saturday at 3PM, at the Aurora Municipal Center's Great Lawn.
Most parents assume they get to choose which health insurance plan covers their newborn. For one family, that wasn't the case.
Amid Colorado's drought, researchers are hoping to make better use of the rain the state does get.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Most parents assume they get to choose which health insurance plan covers their newborn. For one family, that wasn't the case.
A pre-evacuation notice was issued Friday afternoon for some residents in northwest Colorado due to a wildfire.
One of the longest paved bike paths in the state is finally complete after 50 years of work to make it a reality. It is 45 miles long and runs from Bellvue to Greeley.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper has been arrested for the second time in a week.
Denver Broncos owner and CEO Greg Penner announced that the team has signed a new five-year contract with coach Sean Payton.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony festivities got underway a little over an hour before the first kickoff in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca.
The X Games will take place at the Aspen Snowmass in Colorado over the next three years, thanks to a new host agreement.
President Trump issued an executive order in March 2025 ordering national parks to not display elements that "inappropriately disparage Americans past or living."
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
Three former Colorado Attorneys General are weighing in on what it takes to be the state's chief legal officer, and casting doubt on whether Secretary of State Jena Griswold is qualified.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has accepted tens of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions that his opponent claims create a conflict of interest.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
For most children, kicking a soccer ball around the backyard is an everyday activity. For 6-year-old Hadley McMahon, it's something her family once feared they would never see.
The New World Screwworm was recently found in Texas and New Mexico. Now, state officials have announced an emergency rule to prevent the spread of the flesh-eating parasite into Colorado.
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
Mishika Bhatia recently graduated high school and well into the research for a treatment for Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome.
Travel bans and conflict have disrupted supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving health workers without Ebola tests and protective gear needed to contain the outbreak.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
Nitenpyram is the first generic animal drug authorized to treat screwworms in dogs and cats, according to federal regulators.
SpaceX's stock closed the day at $160.95 after making its debut on the Nasdaq exchange.
The SpaceX CEO's fortune on paper now rivals the annual economic output of many countries, according to World Bank data.
Colorado's legal marijuana industry was built on a promise: strict regulation would protect businesses and consumers, while tax revenue would support schools, roads and public programs. But one of the state's largest cannabis cultivators says that promise is beginning to break down.
Most parents assume they get to choose which health insurance plan covers their newborn. For one family, that wasn't the case.
Colorado's legal marijuana industry was built on a promise: strict regulation would protect businesses and consumers, while tax revenue would support schools, roads and public programs. But one of the state's largest cannabis cultivators says that promise is beginning to break down.
Brandin Kreuzer, the man whose 50-year prison sentence for shooting a sheriff's deputy was commuted by Colorado's governor, says he is ashamed of the violence he committed as a 19-year-old.
Construction on a much-anticipated 10-acre entertainment district in Glendale has come to a halt, with the developer and the city accusing each other of being responsible for the project going off the rails.
An Aurora fire lieutenant will remain demoted after he and a fellow firefighter ran an Aurora police sergeant off the road with a fire truck last year.