Colorado Springs Fire Department Incident Updates - October 4, 2024

Below are updates on fires that the Colorado Springs Fire Department has recently responded to. If an address is not below for a recent fire, that fire is still under investigation.

1918 Louise Ln - The Vue at Spring Creek

On Thursday, September 26th at 9 a.m. CSFD was dispatched to a possible structure fire at The Vue at Spring Creek Apartments. Callers reported to the dispatch center that there was fire coming from a balcony of one of the apartments. Other callers reported the fire was spreading to additional units. While responding, Engine 23 noticed smoke in the air and immediately called a working fire. Engine 23 arrived at 9:04 a.m. to heavy fire and smoke from two floors of the building. Engine 11 arrived shortly after and the E11 officer immediately called for a second alarm. Engine 23 officer took command a few moments later and called for a third alarm. The fire spread to the attic space and was quickly knocked down. The fire was called under control at 10:20 a.m. There were no injuries reported to firefighters or civilians. One cat died as a result of this fire and several dogs were saved.

CSFD Fire Investigators responded and have determined the fire was accidental due to smoking materials.

3129 Sinton Rd.

On Tuesday, October 1st at 6:10 p.m. CSFD was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 3129 Sinton Rd. Multiple callers reported heavy smoke coming from detached garages at the apartment complex. Engine 9 arrived on scene at 6:12 p.m. and reported fire coming from several of the detached garages. Upon entry crews were met with heavy smoke in four garages. Crews were able to get the fire under control in about 13 minutes. There were no injuries reported to firefighters or civilians.

CSFD Fire Investigators responded and have determined the fire was accidental due to smoking materials.

Unattended or improperly discarded smoking materials are in the Top 5 leading causes of fires in Colorado Springs and is the leading cause of home fire deaths in the country. It is imperative that smokers use a sturdy ashtray on a hard surface and ensure all smoking materials are properly put out. Smoking materials should never be discarded in vegetation such as mulch, dried grass, potted plants, or leaves. Never smoke inside. All smoking materials should be kept out of reach of children and locked in a cabinet. Never smoke or allow anyone to smoke while using or around medical oxygen. Medical oxygen can cause materials to ignite more easily and make fires burn at a faster than normal rate.