Fire crews responded about 4:37 p.m. to the 2100 block of Rainbow Ranch Drive for a reported residential structure fire. Radio traffic indicated a shed was burning with small propane bottles and butane inside, and nearby residents were evacuated. The fire extended into a detached two-car garage; crews remained in an offensive strategy, pulling attack lines while Truck 1 fought the garage fire. Crews requested tanker water to supply Truck 1 due to limited hydrant access and also requested an additional hoseline to protect a nearby exposure yard. No injuries were reported in the scanner traffic.
The fire possibley started as a brush fire.
Details are based on live scanner traffic and may change as official information is released.
GRAND JUNCTION, CO — A wind-driven fire that investigators believe sparked from an unattended open burn spread from a shed to an adjacent garage Friday afternoon, prompting a rapid, multi-unit response from the Grand Junction Fire Department.
At approximately 4:30 p.m., crews were dispatched to a reported shed fire threatening a nearby garage. Several GJFD units already in the area handling unrelated incidents responded quickly. However, because they did not have a full onboard water supply and there were no fire hydrants in the immediate area, Water Tender 3 was dispatched to the scene to provide necessary resources.
Upon arrival, firefighters found that the flames had spread from the shed into nearby trees, vegetation, and the adjacent garage. The situation was further intensified by propane tanks venting fuel directly into the flames, while strong winds pushed the fire deep into the garage’s rafters.
Crews successfully secured a reliable water supply and deployed multiple hose lines to contain the brush fire and completely extinguish the burning structure. No injuries were reported during the incident.
The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office also responded to assist with traffic control and scene safety.
Following the blaze, the Grand Junction Fire Department issued a reminder that even small outdoor burns can spread rapidly and become difficult to control during periods of strong winds and dry conditions. Both City of Grand Junction and Mesa County burn permit guidelines strongly advise against burning during windy weather. Residents are urged to check National Weather Service forecasts and Mesa County Public Health No Burn Advisories before initiating any outdoor burning.
Photo by Grand Junction Fire Department