One person is dead after a fierce early-morning fire tore through a duplex in Jefferson County, according to officials. West Metro Fire Rescue crews were called just after midnight to a home on Vivian Street near 14th Avenue, where they found heavy smoke and flames pouring from the structure. Two residents managed to escape, but a third person who had been asleep upstairs was found by firefighters and did not survive.
Firefighters Launched Search-And-Rescue Operations
According to Denver7, neighbors reported smoke coming from the garage and called 911, prompting an urgent response. West Metro crews moved in quickly, searching the unit after being told three people were inside. Two residents got out on their own, and one person was pulled from the home but later died. Two West Metro firefighters suffered minor injuries and were taken to a local hospital for treatment, according to the station.
West Metro's Jurisdiction And Safety Resources
West Metro Fire Rescue serves parts of Jefferson County, including Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, and Golden, and regularly shares home safety advice in the wake of residential fires. The district’s website features information on smoke alarms, evacuation planning, and other preparedness tips that officials urge residents to review. Neighbors in the Vivian Street area told responders they first noticed smoke coming from the garage before crews arrived.
Investigation And Next Steps
Authorities said the cause of the fire remains under investigation, and the victim will be identified by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. Denver7 reported that investigators stayed on scene overnight to collect evidence. For official confirmations and inquiries, residents are directed to contact the Jefferson County Coroner's Office through the county website.
The agencies have not yet released the victim’s name. Our thoughts are with the family, neighbors, and the crews who rushed in to fight the flames as investigators work to piece together what happened.
