2 alarm fire Estes Park

[aprswatcher]

1st alarm went out at approx 0615 for structure fire at Park Threatre Mall in downtown Estes Park.
2nd alarm went out at approx 0635, with callouts to Glen Haven FD.
Command stating roof structure unsafe and probable collapse.
PD blocking streets and Power & Light requested for disconnecting power.

O/F
FD on 159.405 & 154.235
PD on 155.91

updates as I hear them from work in Estes Park.

73, Rex

[aprswatcher]

Now 40 minutes into incident, just requested a ladder truck from Loveland FD.
First Glen Haven fire personnel just arriving on scene.
requesting PIO, and notifications to city government officials.

updates as I hear them.

73, Rex

[jimmnn]

Add Pinewood Springs, Big Elk Meadows and Lyons FD's M/A as well.

Jim<

[dracer777]

Wirelessly posted (MOT-QA30/00.72 UP.Browser/7.2.7.5.610 (GUI) MMP/2.0)

Add Boulder county FD.

They were told to use Red-5.

[jimmnn]

Boulder County FD? that's like 20 different departments, you mean Boulder Rural possibly?

Mutual Aid Departments now include Lyons, Big Elk Meadows, Pinewood Springs, Glen Haven, Loveland Rural, Allenspark and now Loveland downtown for a ladder truck. Also just heard another Boulder County dept responding as well.

On-scene ops channel is FERN 154.280

Jim<

[dracer777]

Wirelessly posted (MOT-QA30/00.72 UP.Browser/7.2.7.5.610 (GUI) MMP/2.0)

Right, sorry to be none-specific Jim, I didn't hear which department was dispatched, I am listening to one of the Boulder County Red-1 dispatch channels, definitely not Rural Boulder, unless they were on Red-1.

Just heard "301" arrive in Estes, anyone recognize who "301" is?

[jimmnn]

Correct many of the depts already assisting onscene including Lyons, Allenspark, Pinewood Springs and Big Elk Meadows are normally dispatched on Red-1.

Jim<

[dracer777]

Wirelessly posted (MOT-QA30/00.72 UP.Browser/7.2.7.5.610 (GUI) MMP/2.0)

Originally Posted by jimmnn

Correct many of the depts already assisting onscene including Lyons, Allenspark, Pinewood Springs and Big Elk Meadows are normally dispatched on Red-1.

Jim<

I see, thanks for correcting me. :]

Anyone got updates? Jim, I assume you're close enough to hear, since you posted the ops channel? Where are you Jim? I've always wondered that. lol

[Spirit]

Canyon Fire just dispatch to Estes Park.

[aprswatcher]

Have been away from scanner for about 1 hour, but did return by fire scene about 1/2 mile away and the
fire is still burning actively with 10 to 12 foot flame lengths.
This is in downtown Estes Park where numerous shops are all tied together in what is actually a
"strip mall".
Lots of smoke and ash in the air, only good thing is it is starting to rain!
updates as I hear them.
73, Rex

[jimmnn]

My local contacts are saying partial roof collapse now of at least part of the mall building.

Jim<

Fire in downtown Estes Park
By Howard Pankratz
The Denver Post
Posted: 10/19/2009 08:36:09 AM MDT
Updated: 10/19/2009 09:07:57 AM MDT

A block of downtown Estes Park is in flames this morning, consuming some of the oldest buildings in the resort community.

Denise Pixler, manager of the Rocky Mountain Pharmacy in Estes Park, said that flames are shooting three to four stories high and that traffic in the town is at a standstill.

All fire and police personnel have responded.

More information will be posted as details become available.Howard Pankratz: 303-954-1939 or hpankratz@denverpost.com

[jimmnn]

9NEWS.com | Colorado's Online News Leader | Fire in downtown Estes Park forces evacuations

Jim<

[Forever-21]

Can anyone tell me how close this is to the Standly hotel? We have family there...

[jimmnn]

Originally Posted by Forever-21

Can anyone tell me how close this is to the Standly hotel? We have family there...

Stanley may have a little smoke but it's at least a mile away.

Jim<

[poltergeisty]

Yeah, I can't see the hotel being in any danger. Despite it being old as sin and falling apart.

It looks like Estes may have something in common with the great London fire... Be a shame to see all those buildings destroyed. They are indeed very old.

Listening to 4037.

Hey Forever, here's how far apart. estes park - Google Maps

You can see the theater's location and the Stanley.

[poltergeisty]

Originally Posted by jimmnn

9NEWS.com | Colorado's Online News Leader | Fire in downtown Estes Park forces evacuations

Jim<

He says when the Loveland Fire Department arrived, it was a big boost to the effort because the Estes Park Fire Department mainly consists of volunteers.

May have been a boost, but Loveland is volunteer as well.

[Toneslider12]

Originally Posted by poltergeisty

May have been a boost, but Loveland is volunteer as well.

Actually Loveland's 6 city houses are staffed by career firefighters, including their Truck Co.

[Forever-21]

Thanks Jim and Polter! I'm not sure a small town like that could recover from the loss of a block..

[poltergeisty]

Okay, I don't want to argue semantics or anything, but curios. What's the difference? They are paid? You have to take Fire Science. Maybe that's the only common denominator.

Found my answer.

The Loveland Fire and Rescue Department is a combination department which utilizes both career

and volunteer firefighters. Staff consists of 58 career members and a maximum of 80 volunteer members. There are three divisions within the department:

These departments are under the leadership of a

career Fire Chief. The department also receives valuable citizen input from the Fire & Rescue

Advisory Commission.

Fire & Rescue Main Page- Fire Department - City of Loveland, Colorado

[jimmnn]

Originally Posted by poltergeisty

May have been a boost, but Loveland is volunteer as well.

Loveland is not volunteer actually believe all 6 stations are career. Canyon FD as it's often referred or Loveland Rural remains volunteer but responses in the Drake area are strongly support by "city" units.

Jim<