Colorado Springs Fire Department

A grass fire near Explorer Elementary School in Colorado Springs is under investigation as potential arson. The fire, which burned about an acre of parkland, was extinguished before reaching homes or the school. Authorities are seeking public assistance, while residents and fire officials expressed concerns about dry conditions and fire risks.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department warned drivers against driving through flooded streets after responding to a stranded driver on the west side of the city at 8th Street and Moreno Avenue, north of Motor City. The incident occurred on Friday, July 24.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to a house fire at 530 Bonfoy Avenue near the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center on Wednesday morning. The fire was reported just after 4:30 a.m. and extinguished by 5 a.m. News5 is providing live updates from the scene.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department reported a grass fire behind Explorer Elementary School near Austin Bluffs Parkway and Brainard Drive. Firefighters were on the scene, as announced on social media around 6 p.m. on Tuesday.

The intersection of Astrozon Boulevard and Jet Wing Drive in Colorado Springs is closed due to a rollover crash that left at least one person trapped. The Colorado Springs Fire Department reported the incident shortly after 9:15 p.m. on July 17.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department contained a 40-foot by 40-foot grass fire near Wooten Road and Town Center Drive on the southeast side of the city. The fire was reported to be spreading in grass before being contained around 2:30 p.m., with the cause under investigation.

A portion of I-25 between Baptist Road and Northgate Boulevard in El Paso County is closed due to a fire, causing traffic delays. The Colorado Springs Fire Department reported crews responding to the incident on July 13.

A 4-year-old Nigerian dwarf goat named Goldie accompanied firefighters in Colorado as they tackled the Rock Creek Fire, offering companionship and levity. Goldie followed crews for hours, ate brush, and interacted with a U.S. Forest Service worker, providing emotional support during wildfire efforts. Her owner, Lindsey Glader, praised her role in boosting morale for overworked firefighters.

Firefighters in El Paso County battling the Rock Creek Canyon fire received unexpected help from a determined goat that led them toward the fire and assisted with mitigation efforts, as reported by the Colorado Springs Fire Department.

A serious crash involving a semi-truck and a car on Southbound Powers Boulevard at Barnes Road resulted in one person being seriously injured and taken to the hospital. The incident caused the road to close, according to the Colorado Springs Fire Department.

A person was hospitalized with serious injuries after a car was trapped under a semi-trailer on Powers Boulevard, according to the Colorado Springs Fire Department. The crash occurred on July 8, and fire crews reported the incident on social media around 10:20 a.m.

A pre-evacuation notice was issued for a fire burning southeast of Cheyenne Mountain near Rock Creek Canyon Road. The fire, estimated at 5 acres, prompted warnings from El Paso County Sheriff's Office and coordination with Colorado Springs Fire Department. No evacuation orders were issued for the City of Colorado Springs.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department is responding to a small fire near the Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station. A drone was deployed to locate the fire, as reported by CSFD shortly after 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department reported 8 fireworks-caused fires during the 2026 4th of July, a rise compared to 2025. Between July 4 and 5, 2026, they responded to 344 service calls, including 23 outside fires and 8 vegetation fires. The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office issued 3 citations after receiving 50 complaints.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) extinguished a grass fire near a neighborhood at the intersection of Austin Bluffs Parkway and Old Farm Drive on July 4, preventing it from spreading to a nearby home. Engine 10 and Brush 10 units were deployed to respond to the incident.

A Colorado Springs Fire Department drone located two lightning-caused fires near Mount Rosa, providing GPS coordinates to the United States Forest Service for rapid response. Early detection was emphasized due to the ongoing Aspen Acres Fire.

Colorado Springs Police Department's non-emergency line received an overwhelming number of calls about illegal fireworks on July 4, according to a post from the Colorado Springs Fire Department. A press conference was held on June 30 regarding the issue.

The City of Colorado Springs canceled all permitted Independence Day fireworks displays due to critical fire danger caused by ongoing wildfires and dry vegetation. The decision was made by city officials, including Mayor Yemi Mobolade, the Colorado Springs Fire Department, and public safety partners, citing risks similar to those before the Waldo Canyon Fire. Public safety remains a priority amid anticipated red flag conditions and thunderstorms.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department warns against illegal fireworks amid active wildfires, citing a past house fire caused by fireworks. Professional displays, like the annual event at Banning Lewis Ranch, are promoted as safe alternatives with fire department oversight.

An American Medical Response ambulance caught fire near Monterey Elementary School in Colorado Springs while responding to a medical emergency. The Colorado Springs Fire Department safely removed the patient and crew, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and a second ambulance transported the patient to a hospital.

An AMR ambulance caught fire in Colorado Springs while responding to a medical emergency. The Colorado Springs Fire Department reported the incident near the intersection of Monterey Road and shared updates via social media on June 25.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department shared X-ray images of fireworks-related hand injuries to warn the public ahead of Independence Day, highlighting the illegality of fireworks in the area and rising national injuries/deaths linked to fireworks misuse in 2024. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported 14,700 injuries and 11 deaths, with adults aged 25-44 and hand/finger injuries being most common.

A sinkhole caused by a water main break has closed Montbello Drive West between Fiesta Lane and Descanso Circle East in Colorado Springs, affecting road access and some utility services. Colorado Springs Fire Department and Colorado Springs Utilities are responding to the incident.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department and Colorado Springs Utilities are responding to a sinkhole near the University of Colorado Colorado Springs on Montebello Drive West. The incident was reported shortly before 5:30 p.m. on June 23.

A grass fire along northbound I-25 near the Nevada Avenue exit in Colorado Springs was contained by the Colorado Springs Fire Department. Crews established a containment line around the fire, which ignited near the northbound lanes of the highway.

A collision between a Bustang bus and a fire truck in downtown Colorado Springs injured four firefighters and five bus passengers. The crash occurred at the intersection of Tejon and Bijou streets around 10 a.m. as the fire truck responded to a medical call. The fire engine, Engine 3, was totaled, and 21 fire department personnel responded to the scene.

A Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) truck and a Bustang bus collided at a busy downtown intersection on Saturday morning while the fire department was responding to an overdose call. The crash hospitalized nine people, including four firefighters, and closed the intersection for several hours. CSFD confirmed Engine 3 was totaled but assured response times would remain unaffected, with the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) leading the investigation.

A Colorado Springs Fire Department fire engine collided with a private transport bus at the intersection of Tejon Street and Bijou Street near Acacia Park, closing all four lanes of traffic. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. on June 13 and involved Engine 3.