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Thornton Fire Dept.
@ThorntonFire
Official Twitter feed for the Thornton Fire Department serving Thornton, CO. Tweets & messages are not monitored 24 hours a day.
Thornton, Colorado
gocot.net/fire
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    North Metro Fire
    @NMFirePIO
    Jun 10
    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 •
    Daytime image of teens observing firefighters extinguish a fire
    Daytime image of a firefighter showing a teen how to use a fire hose
    Daytime image of a group of teens in a classroom
    Daytime image of a group of teens jogging outdoors
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    City of Thornton
    @CityofThornton
    Jun 1
    🚫 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
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    Thornton Fire Dept.
    @ThorntonFire
    May 14
    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
    Several fire apparatus staged on the street
    Four fire apparatus parked between two warehouse buildings with cones blocking entry.
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    NWS Boulder
    @NWSBoulder
    Apr 22
    🔥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
    Graphic shows where Red Flag Warnings are in effect today through this evening, essentially anywhere from the Front Range Foothills, South Park, and south central Colorado eastward across the plains of eastern Colorado.
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    Thornton Police Dept
    @ThorntonPolice
    Mar 29
    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
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    Thornton Police Dept
    @ThorntonPolice
    Mar 28
    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/r…
    Graphic with text stating "System-wide testing March 31 at 12 p.m."
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    Thornton Fire Dept.
    @ThorntonFire
    Mar 21
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    🚩 Red Flag – NO BURN DAY 🚩
    High winds and critical fire conditions are expected again today, Saturday, March 21 from 2-10 p.m.. ALL burning is prohibited. Avoid open flames and anything that could spark a fire. Conditions are...
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    Thornton Fire Dept.
    @ThorntonFire
    Mar 16
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    Investigation Concludes: 8411 Huron St., Vegetation Fire on 2/26, No Evidence of Arson
    Following a thorough investigation into the fire at the school playground, fire officials have concluded there is no evidence the fire was intentionally set. The investigation identified the fire's...
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    Thornton Police Dept
    @ThorntonPolice
    Mar 12
    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.
    Road closure with cones and barricades
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    City of Thornton
    @CityofThornton
    Mar 9
    ✅ 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
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    Thornton Fire Dept.
    @ThorntonFire
    Feb 26
    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
    Firefighters working hot spots at vegetation fire.
    Aerial view of fire burn showing cars.
    Aerial view of fire burn showing nearby homes.
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    Thornton Police Dept
    @ThorntonPolice
    Feb 25
    Replying to @ThorntonPolice and @ThorntonFire
    Media briefing will begin shortly. View the live stream on the @CityofThornton YouTube:
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    Thornton Video Network
    The Thornton Video Network is a great source for keeping up with the city of Thornton. View the latest city council meetings, coverage of local events and issues, as well as arts, cultural, and...
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    Thornton Fire Dept.
    @ThorntonFire
    Feb 25
    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.
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    Firefighters working a grass fire
    Firefighters working a grass fire, lots of white smoke
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