The Colorado Springs Fire Department responded Thursday evening to a two-alarm fire at a commercial building located at 101 W. Colorado Ave. in downtown Colorado Springs. Officials reported the fire was under control by 7:30 p.m., and they asked residents and drivers to stay away from the area as crews continued operations.
What authorities have said
Firefighters remained at the scene for several hours after control was declared to complete overhaul work and to begin an official investigation into the cause of the blaze. CSFD requested that the public avoid the immediate downtown block while crews work and investigators assess the property.
Local impact and what to expect
Downtown Colorado Springs residents and businesses in the vicinity of W. Colorado Avenue should expect lingering emergency-vehicle presence, temporary street closures and potential access restrictions to nearby properties while investigators document the scene and crews secure the structure.
- Location: 101 W. Colorado Ave., downtown Colorado Springs
- Alarm level: Two-alarm commercial fire
- Status as of 7:30 p.m.: Under control
- On-scene operations: Crews will remain for several hours for investigation and overhaul
| Detail | Known information |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 W. Colorado Ave. |
| Fire classification | Two-alarm, commercial |
| Status | Under control (7:30 p.m.) |
| Expected on-scene time | Several hours for investigation/cleanup |
Safety reminders and local resources
Officials typically urge anyone in the area to follow directions from first responders, avoid the scene unless providing critical information, and expect detours on surrounding streets. If you live or work nearby and have questions about access to your property, contact local authorities or monitor official Colorado Springs Fire Department communications for updates.
For ongoing coverage and local alerts, residents can follow CSFD and local news outlets for real-time information on closures, traffic changes and the results of the department’s investigation.
News Block will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as officials release more details.
