South Metro Fire Rescue

Residential Cooking Fire in Greenwood Village

On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 7:45 p.m., South Metro Fire Rescue and Greenwood Village Police responded to a residential structure fire near East Chenango Avenue and South Clinton Street in Greenwood Village.

Crews from Station 31 arrived to find a fully involved kitchen fire that had extended into other areas of the home.

Three occupants and two cats safely evacuated the residence. One occupant was evaluated by paramedics at the scene and was not transported.

Firefighters brought the fire under control at approximately 8:20 p.m.

Investigators with the South Metro Fire Marshal’s Office determined the cause of the fire to be related to cooking.

South Metro Fire Rescue reminds residents to stay in the kitchen while cooking and keep combustible items away from stovetops. Never leave cooking unattended.

Thank you to Greenwood Village Police and Aurora Fire for their assistance during the incident.

Assigned Units: District Chief 1, Battalion Chief 3, Battalion Chief 5, Engine 21, Engine 31, Engine 33, Tower 32, Medic 31, Medic 32, Safety 1, Safety 2, MED 1, IDT 30, IDT 33, PIO 12, Bureau 22, Bureau 24, Aurora Fire Engine 7, Aurora Fire Engine 11

As Colorado celebrates its 150th anniversary, today’s crew on Engine 47 proudly brings 100 years of combined fire service experience to the communities we serve. Thank you, Captain Dzengelewski, Engineer Veatch, Paramedic Davros, and Firefighter Hennessy, for your continued dedication and commitment to SMFR over the years.

Photo 2: Captain Dzengelewski (third from left) being sworn in as a Firefighter in 2000
Photo 3: Engineer Veatch (fourth from left) after being promoted to Engineer in 2000
Photo 4: Firefighter Hennessy (left) and Paramedic Davros (middle)

Do you want to see South Metro's firefighters in action?

Join us for the 40th annual Mile High Hook & Ladder Parade and Fire Muster on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The parade starts at 9:00 a.m., going west on Littleton Boulevard/Main Street. The Fire Muster runs from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Arapahoe Community College.

The event will include an extrication, medical helicopter landing, fire sprinkler trailer burn demonstration, a showcase of our Incident Dispatch Team, and much more. SMFR Fire Chief John Curtis will be the grand marshal in this year's parade as well. We can’t wait to see you there!

After 38 years, Lieutenant Chuck Hutfles celebrated his last shift at South Metro Fire Rescue on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

Lt. Hutfles started at Parker Fire Rescue, serving with the department until its merger with South Metro in 2008. During his time with SMFR, he served on the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Team at Station 35 before retiring as a Lieutenant on Engine 43. Lt. Hutfles served in the Army National Guard and worked for the Arvada Fire Protection District for 5 years before joining Parker Fire.

Congratulations, Lieutenant Hutfles, on your well-deserved retirement! Thank you for your 43 years of dedicated service and nearly four decades at SMFR. We wish you the best in this next chapter and safe travels as you explore the world with your wife.

Just after 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2026, South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) and Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) responded to a residential fire at 151 Flowerburst Dr. in Unincorporated Douglas County.

Multiple 911 callers reported that a deck on the back of the home was on fire, with flames spreading into the home. When Engine 20 arrived on scene, they encountered heavy fire conditions that had extended to all three levels of the house. Firefighters stretched a 2-1/2-inch hose line and began fire attack from the backyard, while additional crews made entry through the front door to complete a primary search.

Once the fire was under control, extensive overhaul was needed to extinguish hotspots throughout the house. Fire Medics evaluated one person on scene who did not require transport. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the SMFR Fire Marshal’s Office. Thank you to DCSO and Arapahoe Rescue Patrol, Inc. for your assistance.