Fire Buffs promote the general welfare of the fire and rescue service and protect its heritage and history. Famous Fire Buffs through the years include New York Fire Surgeon Harry Archer, Boston Pops Conductor Arthur Fiedler, New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and - legend has it - President George Washington.

Thursday, August 1, 2019

RUNS & WORKERS

Aerial ladder 1975 fire

Major fires visited the grungy West Hotel at 1337 California St. in Denver in 1975 and 1982. On Dec. 30, 1975, flames damaged the fourth floor, top. The April 14, 1982 fire injured about a dozen people.

Photo: Brighton Fire Rescue

Photo: Brighton Fire Rescue

On Feb. 8, 2019, flames destroyed the abandoned Arthur Grain Mill on Main Street in Brighton. A squatter's cigarette caused the blaze, investigators said.

Photo: Brighton Fire Rescue

On July 31, 2019, Brighton firefighters battled flames at the vacant Robb's Inc. store with exterior lines after a floor collapse. A firefighter was injured.

Photo: Brighton Fire Rescue
On June 2, 2017, a fire destroyed a commercial building on North Main Street in Brighton, Colorado.

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