Structure Fire At Gunbarrel Road & Commons Boulevard Caused By HVAC Unit

  • Thursday, April 10, 2025
Witnesses who spotted smoke coming from a strip of businesses on Gunbarrel Road and called 911 about a commercial structure fire on Thursday.


Blue Shift companies were called at 4:58 p.m. to 2260 Gunbarrel Road on reports of black smoke coming from business space under renovation next to Jersey Mike's. This is in the same parking lot as Best Buy and Petco.

Firefighters found flames coming from the roof on arrival from a burning HVAC unit.

They forced entry through the front door to attack the fire and an aerial was also used to aid in extinguishment.

By 5:17 p.m., the fire was under control.

There were no injuries. CPD and HCEMS were also on the scene. Tri-State Mutual Aid partners provided coverage at fire halls.

Engine 8, Ladder 7, Engine 21, Ladder 13, Engine 6, Squad 13, Squad 7, Battalion 3 and Battalion 2 were on the call.


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