Frederick-Firestone Fire District and Firestone Police Department Respond to Reported Explosion

On Thursday, January 21, 2021, Frederick-Firestone Fire District (FFFD) and Firestone Police Department responded to a reported explosion in Firestone.

The dispatched call came in at 2:38 p.m. and was at 9744 Roadrunner Ave. in Firestone. Upon arrival, crews found smoke and searched for any signs of a fire.

FFFD did transport one person with injuries. While the incident is still under investigation, early indications are that the incident does not involve oil and gas.

Along with FFFD and Firestone P.D., Weld County Drug Task Force, and Platteville-Gilcrest Fire District also responded to the scene.