A brush fire prompted a multi-unit fire and EMS response after callers reported flames in the 7800 block of Reeder Mesa Road north of Lands End Road in Whitewater.
Radio traffic indicated the fire began in a wood pile and was roughly 30 to 50 feet from a residence and nearby outbuildings. The blaze was described as smaller than a football field but producing heavy black smoke visible from 32 Road. No injuries were currently reported.
Update 12:55 p.m.: Crews on scene are reporting multiple “outbuildings” are now fully involved. Incident command is requesting air resources. At least one residential structure is now threatened.
Update 2:15 p.m.: Per Wildcad, the fire size is now 10 acres.
Resources on scene (not complete):
Wildland / Brush Suppression Units
- Brush 61
- Brush 41
- Brush 53
Water Tenders
- Water Tender 41
- Water Tender 51
- Water Tender 61
- Water Tender 53
Grand Junction Fire
- Engine 6
- Truck 6
- Ambulance 6
- Chief 6
- Drone 1
Mesa County Fire
- Engine 126
Other / Additional
- 2702,
- SKYWAY B,
- SKYWAY C,
- E-2411,
- UT-2513,
- SKYWAY A,
- 2701,
- UT-2512
Law Enforcement (Deputies / Sheriff Units)
- 2184 (21-84)
- 2220 (22-20)
- 2652 (26-52)
- 2716 (27-16)
Details are based on live scanner traffic and may change as official information is released.
Photos and video by Grand Junction Fire Department
Helicopter activity seen on FlightRadar24
Dispatch audio: