Sheridan Firefighters Called To 2 Structure Fires In Frigid Cold Outdoor Temperatures

Sheridan Fire-Rescue (SFR) was dispatched to a commercial structure fire at 05:58 Saturday morning, January 13, 2024, at 1515 N. Sheridan Ave.

SFR Engine 2 (E-2) was actively engaged in an incident at the 800 block of Avoca Ave. and responded to the structure fire immediately.

Sheridan Police Department (SPD), Wyoming Regional EMS (WREMS), and Goose Valley Fire Department (GVDF) responded to provide additional personnel and resources.

E-2 arrived on scene at 06:03 finding an approximately 40 feet by 80 feet single-story metal building with a moderate amount of fire and smoke showing from the front half of the building.

E-2’s crew attempted to secure a water supply from a hydrant at E. 8th St. and N. Sheridan Ave., but the hydrant had froze and was unusable.

E-2’s crew adapted to the situation and initiated fire attack using the Engine’s water tank to contain the fire until additional apparatus arrived on scene.

E-2 deployed a preconnected 1-¾” and a 2-½” hose line to initiate fire attack starting on the exterior and
then transitioning inside to control the main body of fire.

GVFD E-204 arrived, being able to provide 1,500 gallons of water and additional personnel to assist with extinguishing the fire.

Once the main body of fire was controlled, fire crews conducted a search of the building to confirm there were no occupants inside, finding no one.

The crews transitioned to overhaul and checked for fire extension.

The building was systematically ventilated and overhauled to remove all residual smoke, heat, and the potential for rekindle.

The scene was turned over to SFR Origin and Cause Investigators and is currently under investigation.

No civilians or emergency personnel were injured during this fire.

SFR reminds everyone to verify that heating devices are operating and venting properly, combustible materials are kept away from heat sources, and to test your smoke alarms.

Sheridan Fire-Rescue (SFR) responded to 2026 Liberty Court at 19:40 Friday night, January 12, 2024, for the report of a fire in a residential structure.

Sheridan Police Department (SPD), Wyoming Regional EMS (WREMS), and Goose Valley Fire Department responded to provide additional personnel and resources.

SFR Engine 2 (E-2) arrived on scene at 19:43 finding a two-story home with an attached garage and no visible fire or smoke showing.

SPD officers advised E-2’s crew that all occupants were out of the house and that most of the fire was extinguished in the kitchen.

E-2’s crew entered the home encountering light smoke and proceeded to the kitchen where they found remnants of a charred cardboard moving box on the floor near the stove.

E-2 crew verified the fire was completely out, requested ventilation to clear the home of smoke, and checked for any fire extension finding minor damage to a microwave above the stove.

The occupants stated they were using the oven when they noticed some embers to the cardboard box that had been placed on the stovetop earlier in the day.

One occupant began removing the box from the stovetop and the fire intensified.

The box was dropped to the floor and the other occupants were told to exit the home.

One occupant remained inside and was able to successfully control the fire.

No injuries occurred and the occupants were not displaced because of the minimal smoke/fire damage resulting from the fire.

SFR reminds everyone to not use the stovetop as a counter top when placing or storing items that can burn.

Always keep combustible materials off of and away from the stovetop to minimize unwanted and unnecessary fires.