On November 8, 2026, firefighters with the Denver Fire Department rescued a person from a burning home in the Fort Logan neighborhood. The fire was reported around 10:45 p.m. in the 4700 block of West Tufts Circle, where crews found heavy fire and smoke upon arrival.

Firefighters confirmed that two occupants were in the home, with one person taken to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The fire resulted in significant damage to the house, and the investigation into its cause is ongoing.

Press Release: City and County of Denver

Published November 9, 2026. Reproduced in full from the City and County of Denver.

Denver Fire Department Investigating House Fire, 1 Person Rescued

Denver, Firefighters with the Denver Fire Department (DFD) rescued a person from a burning home in the Fort Logan neighborhood.

This investigation began at approximately 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2026, when Denver 9-1-1 received multiple calls about a fire in the 4700 block of West Tufts Circle.

Some of the 9-1-1 callers told emergency call-takers that they were unsure about the whereabouts of the family inside and could see smoke and flames coming from the house.

Crews assigned to Truck 28 arrived on scene approximately two minutes after the initial dispatch. Upon their arrival, crews found smoke and fire showing, with heavy fire in the attic space and fire extending through portions of the roof.

Firefighters began an aggressive offensive interior fire attack, meaning they entered the home and began spraying water on the flames. Firefighters also conducted a simultaneous rescue operation.

Firefighters found a person inside the home and dragged them outside to safety.

Ultimately, crews learned that the home contained two occupants. Firefighters confirmed the other occupant safely evacuated.

Paramedics from Denver Health responded and took one person to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Firefighters rescued two dogs, one of which died. A pet bird also died in the fire.

Crews believe the fire started outside the home. Denver Fire investigators responded to the scene to help determine the official origin and cause. The investigation remains ongoing.

The fire resulted in significant damage to nearly all parts of the home.

The on-scene incident commander determined the incident to be under control at 11:20 p.m., approximately 36 minutes after the initial dispatch.

Crews remained on scene until just before 1 a.m. Monday, November 9, 2026.

The overall incident included Engines 28, 36, and 25, Trucks 28, 38, and 16, two District Chiefs, a shift commander (safety officer), Rescue 1, an Air Light Emergency Support Unit, and two Denver Health ambulances.

The Air Light Emergency Support Unit responds to refill or replace firefighters’ SCBA bottles, getting companies back in service on scene.

Several photos from the scene are being released. Please credit the Denver Fire Department when using these photos.