Tag: fire department
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Colorado Springs weather: Dangerous fire conditions again after Sunday blazes
An unseasonably warm December in Colorado Springs has carried over into the first days of the new year, bringing sunny, breezy conditions and a red flag fire warning. The nearly springlike temperatures and gusty winds kept fire crews busy as they responded to multiple blazes over the weekend. At about 2:30 p.m. Sunday, a grass…
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Cause of apartment fire that killed 1, displaced 50 in Colorado Springs announced
An apartment fire that left one woman dead and displaced around 50 residents in November was caused by someone who improperly disposed of their smoking materials, according to the Colorado Springs Fire Department. The fire at The Montecito Apartments in southeast Colorado Springs on Nov. 16 was ignited around 1:30 a.m. in a second-story unit.…
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50 displaced from overnight apartment fire in east Colorado Springs
A fire at an apartment complex in Colorado Springs displaced around 50 residents early Sunday morning, leaving two in critical condition, according to fire officials. A total of 21 engines from the Colorado Springs Fire Department were dispatched to a two-alarm structure fire around 1:30 a.m. at The Montecito Apartments on North Murray Boulevard, according…
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Structure fire in north Colorado Springs displaces one
A fire in north Colorado Springs displaced one person on Sunday afternoon. The Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to a structure fire in a second-floor unit at the University Village Apartments, 5404 N. Nevada Ave., to find smoke pouring out of the unit’s windows. pic.twitter.com/YZdYth9lLC — Colorado Springs Fire Department (@CSFDPIO) October 5, 2025 The…
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2 dead, 2 seriously injured following crash in east Colorado Springs
Two motorists are dead and two others seriously injured following a two-car crash in east Colorado Springs early Sunday, according to law enforcement officials. The collision took place at about 4:25 a.m. at the intersection of South Powers and East Fountain boulevards, just west of the Colorado Springs Airport, police said. Emergency responders arrived at…
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Man seriously injured in stabbing in east Colorado Springs; suspects sought
Police are looking for a suspect or suspects in a stabbing that took place in east Colorado Springs early Sunday, law enforcement officials said. Firefighters and medical personnel responded to a 1:55 a.m. call about a stabbing in the 1800 block of North Academy Boulevard, between Constitution Avenue and Palmer Park Boulevard, where they found…
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Wounded veterans ride through Colorado Springs as part of national program
About 40 wounded veterans from multiple western U.S. states gathered in Colorado Springs on Thursday for a two-day bicycling event aimed toward improving their physical and mental well-being. Soldier Ride, an adaptive cycling program spearheaded by the Wounded Warrior Project, is a national multi-day event designed to support post-9/11 veterans as they heal from physical…
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4 Colorado Springs firefighters injured, 4 residents displaced in early-morning structure fire
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Four Colorado Springs firefighters sustained minor injuries early Sunday as they battled a two-alarm blaze that left four people displaced, fire officials said. At about 2:20 a.m. Sunday, crews were dispatched to a structure fire in the 1200 block of Tonka Avenue in the city’s…
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4 Colorado Springs firefighters injured, 4 residents displaced in early-morning structure fire
Four Colorado Springs firefighters sustained minor injuries early Sunday as they battled a two-alarm blaze that left four people displaced, fire officials said. At about 2:20 a.m. Sunday, crews were dispatched to a structure fire in the 1200 block of Tonka Avenue in the city’s west end. While en route to the scene, engine crew…
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1 dead, 1 severely injured in separate motorcycle-involved crashes: Colorado Springs police
A skateboarder sustained life-threatening injuries in a Sunday crash with a motorcycle.