At 5:46 AM Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a brush fire in the area north of 1040 Independent Avenue. A delivery driver called 9-1-1 and indicated that the fire was approximately 200 feet from the nearest building and growing. Crews arriving on the scene notified dispatch that the fire had grown to approximately 100 feet by 50 feet and requested an additional brush truck and ambulance to respond. Crews watched for potential spot fires fueled by strong winds and quickly contained and extinguished the fire. There are no known injuries. The origin and cause of the fire is under investigation.
Grand Junction Police Department responded to assist with scene safety and contacted several individuals seen in the area of the fire.
For more information on this incident contact the Community Outreach Office at (970)549-5800 or by email at GJFirePIO@gjcity.org.