Colorado Springs East Platte Ave Storage Unit Fire

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Colorado Springs Commercial Fire

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At 17:16 on January 26th, 2025 the Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center dispatched the Colorado Springs Fire Department to the 4400 block of E. Platte Ave. at Public Storage for a possible structure fire. While units were responding, dispatch advised they were receiving reports of smoke coming from a building inside the storage complex. While responding, Battalion Chief 2 observed smoke coming from the area of the complex and upgraded the incident to a working structure fire. After Truck 8 gained access to the storage units involved, Engine 8 was able to quickly knock down the fire. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation by the Colorado Springs Fire Department, Division of the Fire Marshal. Additional information provided by the Colorado Springs Fire Department

Units on scene:

Initial Assignment: Battalion Chief 1, Engine 8, Engine 23, Truck 8, & Heavy Rescue 17

Working Fire Assignment: Battalion Chief 4, Engine 6, & Truck 1

American Medical Response: Medic 92

Colorado Springs Police Department & Colorado Springs Utilities.

Photo Courtesy of the Colorado Springs Fire Department

Photo Courtesy of the Colorado Springs Fire Department

Photo Courtesy of the Colorado Springs Fire Department