Colorado firefighter Ken Jones killed after falling from roof at condo fire
Jones was with Summit Fire & EMS
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A Summit County firefighter died while battling a fire at a condominium in Copper Mountain early Saturday morning, officials said.
Ken Jones, 46, fell from a five-story rooftop at the Bridge End condo building at 860 Copper Road about 2 a.m., according to a news release from Summit Fire & EMS.
Jones was a 20-year veteran of Summit Fire & EMS.
“He had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. He was a firefighter’s firefighter,” Summit Fire & EMS Chief Jeff Berino said in the news release. “He’s been a valued member of our family for many years.”
A condo, in Copper Mountain, where a fire broke out early this morning remains evacuated.
A firefighter fell from the roof and died while battling the fire. @DenverChannel pic.twitter.com/CritLDFATi— Adi Guajardo (@AdiGTV) December 7, 2019
