South Adams County Fire Department
Coverage of South Adams County Fire Department in the Nexus archive.
- E-bike battery fire at Commerce City apartment complex prompts warning about cheap online options
A fire at Greyhound Apartments in Commerce City, Colorado, caused by an e-bike battery charging overnight, hospitalized five people. South Adams County Fire Department reported six similar incidents in two months, prompting warnings about risks of low-cost online e-bike batteries. Local bike shop owner Mackenzie Hardt emphasized that unsafe, low-price batteries can lead to overheating and fires.
- Grill fire spreads to Adams County home amid extreme heat, dry conditions; one resident taken to hospital
A grill fire in Adams County spread to a home amid extreme heat and dry conditions, resulting in one resident being hospitalized and another evaluated for smoke inhalation. Firefighters from South Adams County Fire Department and Brighton Fire Rescue responded to the incident near 107th Avenue and Idalia Way, where the fire rapidly spread due to gusty winds.
- Car crashes into home in Commerce City
A driver struck three cars on Interstate 270 before crashing into a home in Commerce City late Friday night, causing minor injuries to one person in the home and the driver. The incident occurred around 11:40 p.m. near 54th Avenue and Leyden Street and remains under investigation.