A possible structure fire was reported about 10:31 a.m. at the Paradise Valley Mobile Home Park near 25 1/2 Road. Responders described a single-wide trailer with no basement and reported that no one was inside; Engine 3 was making entry and units expected to knock the fire down soon. No injuries were reported in the scanner traffic.
Crews are currently reporting no active flames and the incident is under control.
Update: The Red Cross was contacted to assist two occupants that were displaced by the fire.
Details are based on live scanner traffic and may change as official information is released.
GRAND JUNCTION, CO — Two adults have been displaced after a minor structure fire inside a Grand Junction trailer home on Monday morning, according to the Grand Junction Fire Department.
At approximately 10:30 a.m., crews responded to a reported structure fire at a trailer home located at 585 25 ½ Road. Firefighters from Station 3 were initially notified of the incident and immediately requested a full structure fire dispatch from the Grand Junction Regional Communication Center.
Upon arriving at the scene, firefighters encountered light smoke inside the residence. They quickly located the source and extinguished the smoldering fire conditions. Crews then conducted a thorough search of the structure, ensuring the fire had not extended into the walls or to the exterior of the home.
No injuries were reported during the incident. However, the American Red Cross responded to the scene to assist the two adults who were displaced due to the fire.
The origin and cause of the fire remain under active investigation. The Grand Junction Police Department also responded to the scene to assist with traffic control and safety.
In light of the incident, the Grand Junction Fire Department issued a reminder to the public: in the event of an emergency, always call 9-1-1 directly. Prompt reporting ensures the fastest possible response and allows emergency crews to be dispatched without delay.
Photos by Grand Junction Fire Department