La Junta Fire and Rescue Responds to Structure Fire in Swink

Description: The La Junta Fire Department had a busy Tuesday afternoon with a structure fire in Swink.


Published: 10/13/2020
Byline: Hart

Structure Fire in Swink Quickly Squelched 

Late Tuesday, La Junta Fire and Rescue Responded to a Structure Fire on Columbia Avenue in Swink. They spent several hours on the call and were assisted by Otero County Sheriff's Office. 

Multiple fire engines, an ambulance, and other EMS vehicles were dispatched to a house on Columbia Avenue in Swink. 

La Junta Fire Department seconews.orgThe initial cause of the fire was undetermined at the time of this report.

La Junta Fire Department seconews.orgThe firefighters tapped into the fire hydrant next to the Swink Town Hall and used Fire Engine 1 and plenty of teamwork to put out the fire, which appeared to have started in the basement or crawlspace. 

La Junta Fire Department seconews.org Crews spent several hours and worked into the evening.

You can help your community by joining the La Junta Fire Department. Find out more at these links.

https://www.facebook.com/100996808328025/posts/158959019198470/

http://www.lajuntafire.com/



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