Daily Summaries

2026-02-10 06:00:42

  • Two large haystacks burning at Gar Mesa Ranch (2416 Road)

    • Type of Incident: Wildland/structure fire (haystacks)
    • Location: ~2416 Road / Gar Mesa Ranch (access via 16 Road)
    • Time: First reported ~13:51
    • Details: Fire Marshal and multiple Lower Valley units (Brush/Tender/Engine) responded. Two large haystacks were burning; Grand Valley Power notified because powerline runs between the stacks. Incident moved to tactical channel and resources established (brush, tender, engines). Command later transitioned and homeowners agreed to monitor a fire perimeter overnight; command terminated ~16:10.

  • Multi-vehicle crash on I‑70 (approx. MM 51–54) — mutual‑aid response

    • Type of Incident: Multi-vehicle crash (possible three-vehicle)
    • Location: I‑70 between mile markers ~51–54 (initial caller indicated MM54; later refined toward MM51–52)
    • Time: First pages ~15:21–15:28
    • Details: Report of a three‑vehicle collision with left‑lane blockage; one elderly female (70s) reported in and out of consciousness initially. Multiple EMS and fire units (including mutual aid) staged and responded; command (52) established, State Patrol/CDOT involved. Patients initially triaged and transport priorities adjusted (some downgraded to Code 2). Incident cleared for agencies after CDOT/State arrival ~15:35.

  • Accidental nail‑gun injury to chest

    • Type of Incident: Major trauma / penetrating chest injury (nail gun)
    • Location: Community Care of the Grand Valley — 731 Iowa Avenue
    • Time: Pages ~14:58–15:00
    • Details: 27‑year‑old male accidentally shot in the chest with a nail gun, conscious and breathing but having difficulty breathing. Ambulance 42 responded Code 3 and transported/assessed on scene.

  • Semi/truck cab fire at Travel Centers of America

    • Type of Incident: Vehicle fire (semi)
    • Location: Travel Centers of America / Hwy 6 & 50 (2222 Highway 6 & 50 referenced)
    • Time: Reported ~12:49; units on scene by ~12:59–13:03
    • Details: Caller reported smoke from semi cab in TA parking lot; by arrival smoke/fire appeared out and engine investigated. Engine 3 handled the scene.

  • Downed/low utility lines reported near 2 North 16½ Road

    • Type of Incident: Public hazard — possible downed wires
    • Location: 2 North 16½ Road area
    • Time: Reported ~12:32–12:55
    • Details: RP reported wires down near driveway; fire/brush units checked area; later identified as non‑energized telephone/Quest line — crews cleared.

  • Pediatric seizure — 2‑year‑old (possible)

    • Type of Incident: Pediatric seizure / medical
    • Location: 3167 Cross Canyon Lane
    • Time: Page ~12:41–12:43
    • Details: Two‑year‑old female reportedly had possible seizure, drowsy with slightly blue lips; conscious and breathing on EMS arrival. Ambulance 23 responded Code 2.

  • Child possibly trapped in vehicle — 28 Road & North Avenue

    • Type of Incident: Motor vehicle entrapment (child)
    • Location: 28 Road & North Avenue (Stinker lot referenced)
    • Time: Reported ~19:12–19:15
    • Details: Initial report of two‑vehicle crash with a 3‑year‑old child stuck in one vehicle and unable to open door; law enforcement on scene; EMS responded Code 2. Units made access and the child was reported conscious and breathing.

  • Obvious death / deceased patient — 271 West Robertson Drive

    • Type of Incident: Obvious death (medical examiner/coroner response)
    • Location: 271 West Robertson Drive, Unit B (Independence Village referenced)
    • Time: Reported ~20:05–20:14
    • Details: RP reported a 66‑year‑old male not conscious and not breathing; responding units confirmed obvious death. Corner/medical examiner paged and en route.

  • Powderhorn ski area injury — 12‑year‑old

    • Type of Incident: Ski area injury (leg/knee/shin)
    • Location: Powderhorn Ski Resort (48338 Powderhorn Road) — first‑aid room requested
    • Time: Page ~10:31–10:34
    • Details: 12‑year‑old female fell, unconscious but breathing, possible knee/shin injuries. Ambulance/tender units requested to respond to first‑aid room.

  • St. Mary’s Hospital EMS divert

    • Type of Incident: System status / hospital diversion
    • Location: St. Mary’s Hospital (Grand Junction)
    • Time: Announced ~16:45
    • Details: St. Mary’s put on EMS divert for two hours (accepting strokes/trauma/cardiac only), affecting ambulance routing and staging for time stated.

Other noteworthy items (no large scene impact reported)

  • Numerous falls, strokes, respiratory and chest‑pain EMS responses throughout the day across the valley (senior living facilities, apartments, hospitals) — routine EMS activity but high call volume.
  • Several mutual‑aid and staging assignments (La Villa Grande psych staging; multiple lift assists and transports).
  • A few fire alarm activations (Lowe’s at 2525 Rimrock — false/isolated system water flow; Gateway Kiva Lodge fire alarm) and small structure/shed checks (3184 Kennedy Avenue investigated — no active fire found).

If you want, I can produce a timeline view of the day’s major incidents (by time) or produce a simplified map view listing the incident locations.