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Jeffco deputies, Elk Creek Fire respond to house fire, occupants injured
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office posted a message on X that deputies and Elk Creek Fire responded to a structure fire that left the occupants injured.Deputies and fire crews responded to the scene at 12200 Styve Road in Conifer. The fire had extended to the grasses and trees around the home while some explosions were heard that were related to propane. Two people were transported to the hospital while it is unknown what ignited the house fire.
5 people injured after house catches fire in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — Five people were taken to hospitals after a house caught fire Saturday morning in Jefferson County. The fire was reported at a home in the 12200 block of South Styve Road, which is just north of Highway 285 and just west of Kings Valley Drive west of Conifer. The fire spread from the house to some land on the property but crews said that was contained at around a half-acre in size. Crews said on Saturday afternoon they do not yet know how this fire started but they did get reports of small explosions occurring near the home.
3 people hospitalized after house fire in Jefferson County
Three people were hospitalized after a structure fire broke out Saturday morning in Conifer. Two adults and one child were transported to the hospital, and two other homes were temporarily evacuated. Explosions were heard near the fire, and were “likely related to propane,” Jefferson County Sheriffs said. The wildfire that extended to the grass and trees covers about half an acre, and the Elk Creek Fire Department is working on containing it. The fire will likely smolder for several more hours, and Jeffco officials said the home appears to be a “total loss.” The cause of the fire is unknown at this time, and an investigation into the fire’s origin will occur in the coming days, officials said.
Trial for rock-throwing suspect delayed as judge orders mental health eval.
The trial for a suspect accused of throwing rocks at cars in Jefferson County last year, killing a 20-year-old woman, has been delayed after a judge ordered he submit to a mental health evaluation.
Woman dies during Avett Brothers Denver concert
The City of Denver and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the death of a woman who was in attendance at The Avett Brothers’ July 5th concert at Red Rocks. “We are investigating the death of a woman who was attending the concert on Friday night,” Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Public Affairs spokesperson Jacki Kelly tells The Denver Gazette. “Preliminarily, this appears to be nothing more than a very sad, unforeseen medical event.”
Cowabunga! 5 abandoned turtles get second chance with Colorado family
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - Cowabunga! A family of turtles will now be living their best lives with a Colorado family!. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says two of its officers rescued five red-eared slider turtles earlier this week. “[They] were surrendered by an owner. Officer McMullen brought in...
Mental health evaluation ordered in fatal Colorado rock-throwing case after defense claims ADHD contributed to killing
DENVER — A mental health evaluation has been ordered for the third and final suspect in last year’s deadly spree of rock-throwing attacks in suburban Denver after the defense claimed his ADHD contributed to the killing and the injury of half a dozen drivers. Joseph Koenig, 19, was...
At least 1 dead at Avett Brothers' Red Rocks concert
At least one person died at the Avett Brothers’ July 5 concert at Red Rocks, officials from the city of Denver and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office confirmed today. But the reports from the police and witnesses over the victim’s gender are conflicting — and there's also an unconfirmed possibility that there may have been two deaths in separate incidents.
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