South Metro Fire Rescue

Southbound lanes of Highway 85 were closed at Titan Road following a crash at Highlands Ranch Parkway, prompting the Douglas County sheriff's office to warn of significant delays and recommend alternate routes. Sheriff's deputies and South Metro Fire Rescue responded to the scene, with officials emphasizing the situation as a developing story.

The right lane of northbound Interstate 25 reopened after a commercial vehicle fire caused a three-hour closure. No injuries were reported, and South Metro Fire Rescue worked to stabilize the vehicle. Commuters faced delays and were advised to use alternative routes.

Northbound Interstate 25 closed at Founders Parkway due to a commercial vehicle fire reported around 4:45 a.m. Friday near Happy Canyon Road. No injuries were reported, and morning commuters are advised to seek alternative routes.

South Metro Fire Rescue and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to a vegetation fire at 6544 Village Road just before 6 p.m. The quick response helped contain the fire, which had threatened homes.

Crews are fighting a brush fire in Douglas County near 6544 Village Road that threatens multiple homes, according to South Metro Fire Rescue officials. Details about the number of homes at risk, fire size, or cause remain unspecified, and Denver7 is seeking further information as the story develops.

South Metro Fire Rescue extinguished a van fire after its engine burst into flames. The incident involved emergency response to a vehicle fire.

A water rescue is underway at Cherry Creek State Park Swim Beach, with two people reaching shore and one still missing. Multiple agencies, including Arapahoe County sheriff's deputies, South Metro Fire Rescue, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, are responding to the incident.

An 18-year-old woman was rescued from an abandoned missile silo in Colorado after becoming stuck 50-60 feet underground. South Metro Fire Rescue conducted a confined-space rescue operation, and the woman was transported to a hospital for evaluation. Authorities warned against entering such sites due to dangers like toxic gases and falls.

Firefighters rescued a woman from a confined space at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds Wednesday morning. The South Metro Fire Rescue Technical Rescue Team responded to the incident, and the woman was extricated after nearly 80 minutes. She received medical evaluation on scene before being transported to a nearby hospital by paramedics.

A water rescue operation is underway at Cherry Creek State Park in Arapahoe County, Colorado. South Metro Fire Rescue, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office have responded to the incident. The situation is still developing and will be updated.

South Metro Fire Rescue paramedics rescued a swimmer who became stuck approximately 200 yards from shore while attempting to cross a lake in the Denver metro area.

Douglas County in Colorado is under Stage 1 fire restrictions that ban fireworks use but not sales, causing confusion among residents. Fireworks retailers like Discount Fireworks argue sales remain legal during the season, emphasizing safety measures for ground-based 'safe and sane' fireworks. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office advises buyers to wait until restrictions lift before using fireworks.

A 25-year-old construction worker died at the Broncos training facility construction site in Dove Valley after becoming trapped in a ceiling area while fixing a light. Emergency responders were called around 8 p.m., but the worker was reported dead on arrival. The Broncos Park facility, set to open in 2026, is under construction near Centennial.