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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

'SMOKING AND SPARKING' PARCEL PROMPTS 911 RESPONSE IN DOUGLAS COUNTY



Firefighters responded Monday night to
911 calls reporting a "smoking and sparking" parcel at a shipping facility in Douglas County. The large building was "filled with smoke" and the source was a box of lithium-ion batteries "off-gassing," South Metro Fire said. Firefighters removed the parcel and transferred the batteries for disposal, the building was ventilated and f
irefighting gear was subject to decontamination. One person was transported to hospital from the incident at UPS, 13101 James E. Casey Avenue, Englewood.

[Photos: South Metro Fire]

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