At approximately 7:41 a.m. Sunday morning, the Green River Fire Department (GRFD), along with Castle Rock Ambulance and the Green River Police Department, was dispatched to a reported structure fire on West Railroad Avenue.
Upon arrival, first responders observed heavy smoke coming from the residence. Green River Police officers located a single occupant inside the home and were able to remove the individual. Firefighters worked diligently to suppress the fire, which took approximately three hours to bring under control.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, though it is believed to have originated in the basement. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, one individual tragically did not survive. At this time, no names are being released out of respect for the individual and their family.
GRFD responded with three engines and approximately 25 firefighters. No surrounding structures were damaged during the incident. We ask the community to please be respectful of the area as investigation efforts continue. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Sweetwater Combined Communications, Castle Rock Ambulance, and the Green River Police Department for their assistance and teamwork during this difficult incident.
