Overview
- The blaze was reported Friday evening near Leetsdale Drive and S. Forest Street, drawing a large multi-agency response.
- The Denver Fire Department designated the incident a three-alarm fire as additional companies arrived.
- Denver Police closed Leetsdale in both directions near Forest Street and asked the public to avoid the area.
- Residents nearby received evacuation orders while crews worked to contain the flames and manage smoke visible from miles away.
- Investigators have not identified a cause, and authorities have not announced any injuries as the response continues.