Grand Junction, CO – Residents at a Grand Junction apartment complex were forced to evacuate Wednesday morning after a fire broke out at the 29 Mile Apartments, prompting a large emergency response and temporarily displacing occupants.
According to the Grand Junction Fire Department, crews were dispatched at approximately 9:55 a.m. Wednesday to the apartment complex located at 2915 Orchard Avenue after multiple callers reported fire alarms sounding and smoke coming from Building H. Firefighters arrived to find visible smoke and quickly began suppression efforts.
Officials said several units within the building were affected by the fire, though the full extent of the damage has not yet been released. Fire crews were seen using ladder trucks to access upper floors, while additional personnel secured the surrounding area and ensured residents were safely evacuated.
The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office assisted with scene security and traffic control as emergency responders worked along Orchard Avenue. No injuries were reported, and all residents were accounted for, according to officials.
Firefighters remained on scene for an extended period to extinguish hotspots and conduct overhaul operations. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and officials have not yet said whether the affected residents will be able to return to their homes soon.
The 29 Mile Apartments are located in Mesa County, within the city of Grand Junction, part of the broader Western Colorado region. Residents nearby may have noticed emergency vehicles, road activity, and smoke during the late-morning response.
Anyone with additional information or who was in the area at the time of the fire is encouraged to contact local authorities. Updates will be provided as investigators release more details.
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