Sheridan Fire-Rescue Responds to Structure Fires

Sheridan Fire-Rescue responded to two structure fires during the early morning hours of Thursday, February 20. At 3:21 am, Sheridan Fire-Rescue Engine Two responded to 240 East Montana Street for the report of a fire in the kitchen area of a residential structure.  E-2 arrived on scene of a smaller single-story house at 3:26 am, not finding any significant fire or smoke from the exterior. E-2’s crew proceeded inside to investigate and found a small amount of fire burning around a ceiling mounted light fixture.

As the crew removed the light fixture and opened the ceiling, the firefighters found fire burning in the attic space rafters and insulation. The firefighters extinguished the fire, removed additional ceiling, and verified that all fire was completely extinguished. Fire crews remained on scene until 05:32 am. Sheridan Police Department and Wyoming Regional EMS responded to standby for civilian and firefighter safety. The occupants are currently displaced due to the extent of fire damage.

At 6:42 am, Engine One was dispatched to 95 Metz Road for a structure fire. After arriving on scene, crews found a barn that sustained significant damage, causing the roof to collapse. Firefighters began fire attack to control the remainder of the fire. Goose Valley Fire arrived and assisted with providing water, extinguishing the fire, and performing overhaul to cool all hot spots. Sheridan County Sheriff’s Deputies and WREMS assisted with civilian and firefighter safety. No injuries occurred to occupants or first responders at either fire.