Fire crews from Denver are battling a two-alarm blaze at a multifamily apartment building in the 1100 block of South Birch Street in Glendale, after the incident was classified as an "offensive" response and logged under incident number 26-046775. As of the initial update, officials had not released any information on injuries, evacuations, or what sparked the fire.
According to the Denver Fire Department, firefighters were working the two-alarm multifamily structure fire on April 23, with an offensive strategy and incident number 26-046775 attached to the call. Additional details are expected as the department posts further updates.
City records place the burning building inside Glendale city limits. Archived city meeting minutes reference 1161 South Birch Street, which falls within Glendale boundaries. That means Denver Fire units are operating inside Glendale for this incident.
What an offensive response means
An "offensive" response generally signals that firefighters are mounting an aggressive interior attack, moving inside the structure to get directly to the heart of the fire and search for anyone who might still be in the building. As Firehouse explains, offensive operations aim to hit the fire at its source, which can speed up rescue and control efforts but also demands tight safety precautions and constant monitoring of conditions.
How neighbors can stay safe
Neighbors are urged to steer clear of the area, follow any road closures, and obey directions from first responders while crews work the scene. For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergency fire and dispatch information, residents can check Glendale. For real-time updates from the scene, follow the Denver Fire Department on X.
Officials have not yet released information on injuries, possible displacement of residents, or the cause of the fire. This story will be updated as more details become available.
