Colchester Fire Department Assists at Second-Alarm Structure Fire in Winooski
Photo by Courtesy of Colchester Fire DepartmentFirefighters advance a hoseline toward the structure while smoke vents from the garage area during suppression operations.
Photo by Courtesy of Colchester Fire DepartmentInterior crews work through heavy smoke conditions while checking for fire extension inside the structure.
Photo by Courtesy of Colchester Fire DepartmentFire apparatus line the residential street as mutual-aid departments coordinate operations at the second-alarm incident.
Photo by Courtesy of Colchester Fire DepartmentColchester and neighboring crews stage equipment and prepare hose lines along the snow-covered roadway.
Photo by Courtesy of Colchester Fire DepartmentA firefighter conducts interior overhaul inside the structure following the fire knockdown.
March 2, 2026 — The Colchester Fire Department responded to the City of Winooski, Vermont just before 5:00 p.m. for a second-alarm structure fire, providing mutual-aid assistance to local crews. Colchester units responded with a chief officer and a ladder company to support the ongoing emergency operations. Upon arrival, firefighters integrated into the incident response, assisting with fire suppression efforts and later conducting overhaul operations to ensure that remaining hot spots were fully extinguished. Multiple fire departments operated at the scene as part of the coordinated second-alarm response. Crews worked methodically to bring the incident under control and secure the structure, demonstrating the importance of regional mutual-aid partnerships in handling significant emergency events.
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