Western Railroad Discussion > Fire at Burlington, CO, along Kyle RR 4/12/17

Marge and Ken Bishop residence burned to the ground April 12, 2017 at Burlington, Colorado. Burlington Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) Freightliner fire truck crew had their hoses over the Kyle RR tracks while fighting the fire. "...believe a tree branch fell on a power line, causing a spark to start the dry grass and weeds on fire,” explained BVFD Chief Cory Navarro.

Kyle RR 3099 West was held east of Burlington as firefighters battled the raging fire that totally destroyed the residence.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/20/17 05:18 by cozephyr.

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House fire likely caused by "...tree branch fell on a power line, causing a spark to start the dry grass and weeds on fire.,” explained BVFD Chief Cory Navarro. Devastating fire-total lost!

Burlington Volunteer Fire Department cleared Kyle RR 3099 West to pass the scene April 12, 2017 as fire smoldered along former Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific line.

Enjoy your 420 day - oh, no wacky tobaccee for this group.



Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 04/20/17 05:50 by cozephyr.

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