Colorado Springs Brush Fire

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At approximately 12:50 on August 31, 2021 the Colorado Springs Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection of Cedar Valley Lane and Woodmen Road for a possible brush fire. Once enroute, dispatch advised they were receiving multiple callers about an unknown size grass possibly started by a lawn mower. While enroute, Engine 12 advised there was a large plomb  of smoke coming for the area the fire was reported and requested a working brush fire assignment. Engine 12 arrived on scene, to an area approximately 1 acre of light and moderate fuels involved and started a wet line on the hot flank of the fire, as well as established Woodmen Command. Battalion 3 arrived on scene and assumed command and requested Colorado Springs Police or Colorado Springs Community Services to assist with traffic control. Wildland 4 arrived on scene and assumed Alpha Division. The fire was called under control at 13:31 and soon handed the scene over to fire investigator. Shortly after companies began to be released and command was terminated at 15:01. The total affected area was approximately 3 acres with no injuries reported.

Initial Response: Engine 12, Engine 18, Brush 12, Brush 18, Wildland 4, Battalion 3 & Utility 4

Working Brush Fire Assignment: Engine 4, Wildland 9, Battalion 4, X-Ray 198 (Fire Investigator), X-Ray 199 (Fire Investigator) & 52 (PIO Captain)

1st Special Call: El Paso County Sheriff:  Engine 3140

2nd Special Call: Engine 10, Brush 10 & Squad 21

Other Agencies: Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado Springs Community Services, and El Paso County Wildland Fire Management.

Photo Courtesy of the Colorado Springs Fire Department

Photo Courtesy of the Colorado Springs Fire Department

Photo Courtesy of the Colorado Springs Fire Department

Photo Courtesy of the Colorado Springs Fire Department

Photo Courtesy of the Colorado Springs Fire Department

Photo Courtesy of the Colorado Springs Fire Department