Hook & Ladder Academy is in full swing this week for teens from across the North Area. 20 academy participants are spending the week immersed in the fire service and gaining hands-on experience in: • Fire behavior • Search and rescue • Truck operations • Hose management • Auto extrication • EMS response • Technical rescue • Firefighter fitness • Wildland firefighting tactics Led by seasoned firefighters, this unique program gives local youth ages 15–18 an inside look at the fire service and what it takes to serve our communities.

🚫 Fireworks are illegal in Thornton. Report violations: 720-977-5150. Dispose of fireworks, with no penalty, at any Thornton fire station through July 10. Learn more: gocot.net/fireworks   @ThorntonPolice  @ThorntonFire

Thornton, North Metro, and Adams County Fire crews are currently on scene in the area of 152nd Avenue and Grant Street for a hazardous materials incident. Crews are actively monitoring the situation and are awaiting the arrival of a clean-up company. While there is a large emergency response presence in the area, the chemical involved is not explosive or flammable and there are no life safety hazards or concerns. The response is precautionary to ensure the safety of the community and environment. Please avoid the area if possible and use caution around emergency personnel and equipment.

🔥Red Flag Warning Today🔥 Widespread critical fire weather conditions and potential for rapid wildfire spread Wednesday. #COwx 🤔Plan ahead 🚫Any activity that may produce a spark ✅Follow instructions from local officials should a wildfire start

The new ThorntonReady Emergency Alerts system will be testing this Tuesday, March 31 at noon! Sign up now at gocot.net/thorntonready Our dispatchers use the system to send notifications about severe weather, active emergencies, police activity and more. You can receive alerts by text, phone or email. Community members can also choose to create a safety profile that provides first responders with critical information such as medical conditions and functional needs. Help us spread the word!

Have you signed up for ThorntonReady Emergency Alerts? There will be a citywide test of the system this Tuesday! Sign up now at smart911.com/smart911/ref/re…

TRAFFIC ALERT: Southbound Washington Street is closed at 144th Avenue while crews repair a light pole damaged in a crash this afternoon. No serious injuries were reported. Please use alternate routes. No estimated time for reopening.

✅ Be Prepared. Be Thornton Ready. 📣 The city of Thornton’s new ThorntonReady Emergency Alerts makes it easy to stay informed about community emergencies, law enforcement activity, and more. Visit gocot.net/thorntonready to learn more! @ThorntonPolice @ThorntonFire

Thornton Fire crews remain on scene today continuing to check for hot spots to ensure the fire is fully extinguished and to prevent any rekindling. Our Investigation Team is actively canvassing the area for damage and gathering information. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed. The fire spread from school property to the Niver Creek Trail area and extended to the Delaware Cul-de-sac. An aggressive fire attack was initiated to stop the forward progress of the fire and protect nearby homes which can be seen in the photos. Thanks to the quick and coordinated efforts of fire crews, structures in the threatened area were successfully protected. The firefighters who were injured were evaluated last night and have been released ⸻ Staying Safe During Dry & Windy Conditions With elevated fire danger, we urge the community to take the following precautions: • Remove high, dry, and dead vegetation surrounding structures, including fence lines. • Avoid using fire pits or charcoal grills during windy conditions. • Never discard cigarettes in outdoor planters or throw them from vehicles. • Refrain from using equipment or tools that can create sparks. Small actions make a big difference in preventing fires.

Media briefing will begin shortly. View the live stream on the @CityofThornton YouTube: youtube.com/@ThorntonCOVideo

Fire is now contained, crews will remain on scene to extinguish hot spots. Thanks to the quick response and coordinated efforts of all fire departments, nearby homes were successfully protected.

Media staging is located in the parking lot of the car wash at 8411 Huron St. Approach from the north by taking southbound Huron from 88th Avenue. @ThorntonFire

An IPAWS notification has been sent to the impacted area guiding residents to evacuate. We are now directing anyone who went to Water World to relocate to our formal shelter being established at Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 Colorado Blvd. Resources and assistance are available there. Officers remain at Water World to help direct community members. @ThorntonFire

I-25 is closed in both directions between Thornton Parkway and 84th Avenue as a precautionary measure due to limited visibility. While we do have emergency personnel conducting manual evacuations, anyone who does not feel safe should evacuate. Those who do not have anywhere to go can go to Water World as a safe gathering location. @ThorntonFire

Officers are beginning door to door evacuations in neighborhoods to the northeast. Those who live in the area and cannot go home are being asked to go to Water World as a safe location. @ThorntonFire

Thornton Fire Crews, along with several neighboring departments, on scene at Pinnacle High School for a vegetation fire. The school has been evacuated. I-25 has been closed north and south bound at 84th

TRAFFIC ALERT: Officers are responding to a crash on 100th Ave just west of Colorado Blvd involving the N Line train and a vehicle. No serious injuries reported. 100th Ave is closed in both directions while officers investigate.

NEWS RELEASE: Thornton Police seek public's help in fatal hit-and-run crash The Thornton Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred shortly before 9:45 p.m. on Feb. 7 near the intersection of Thornton Parkway and Huron Street. Preliminary investigation indicates a 14-year-old boy riding a small motorized bike was traveling northbound on Huron Street when a suspect vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed struck the bike from behind. The suspect vehicle continued northbound and did not stop. The boy was transported to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Huron Street was closed for several hours while officers conducted the on-scene investigation. Investigators are asking anyone with information to help locate the vehicle and driver involved in this crash. The vehicle is believed to be a black BMW sedan with Colorado license plate FBWX60. Thornton Police have partnered with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to issue a Medina Alert for this vehicle. "Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones affected by this tragic crash,” said Thornton Police Chief Jim Baird. “We are committed to finding the person responsible and urge anyone with information to come forward. Technology like license plate readers helps us act quickly, but we still need the public’s help to bring this investigation to a safe conclusion." License plate reader (LPR) technology played a key role in the investigation, helping officers identify the suspect vehicle and providing the information necessary to issue the alert. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information related to the suspect is asked to contact #ThorntonPD at 720-977-5150.