by Blaine Howerton | NorthFortyNews.com
No Injuries Reported; Pet Snake Rescued Safely from Burning Home
WELLINGTON, CO — A fast-acting team of local emergency responders kept a house fire in Wellington from spreading last night, thanks to a coordinated effort that included multiple fire crews and emergency agencies.
At around 7:30 p.m. on March 30, units from Wellington Fire Protection District and Poudre Fire Authority were dispatched to the area near 4th Street and McKinley Avenue after reports of a structure fire.
Engine 91 from Wellington Fire was the first on the scene, arriving within three minutes to find a working fire inside the home. Firefighters quickly pulled an attack line and began extinguishing the flames.
Engine 92 arrived moments later and entered the structure to ensure no one was trapped inside. Additional support from Poudre Fire Authority’s Engine 12 and Engine 7 provided backup, assisting with ventilation and a secondary search.
Thanks to the rapid response and aggressive firefighting tactics, the blaze was contained to the original room. However, smoke and water damage rendered the home temporarily uninhabitable until restoration can be completed.
“Our crews did an outstanding job keeping this fire from spreading and ensuring everyone—including pets—were safe,” said a spokesperson from Wellington Fire Protection District.
In a bit of good news, a pet snake was successfully rescued from the home and was reported to be in good condition.
- No injuries were reported.
- The cause of the fire is under investigation by Wellington Fire officials, but early indications suggest it is not suspicious.
Wellington Fire expressed gratitude to its partners for their swift assistance, including UCHealth, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, and the Poudre Fire Authority.
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