Colorado Springs Fire Department Battles Blaze on Slickrock Drive

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, September 19, 2023 – The Colorado Springs Fire Department is currently engaged in firefighting operations at a residential location experiencing a significant fire outbreak. The incident is unfolding at 5075 Slickrock Drive, where a second alarm has been triggered to mobilize additional resources.

As per the latest updates, the majority of the fire has been successfully suppressed. Fire crews are persistently working to extinguish residual hot spots to prevent any potential flare-ups.

Authorities are directing media personnel to convene at the designated staging area located at the intersection of Fossil Drive and Paradox Drive for further briefings and updates on the situation.

Residents and commuters in the area are urged to exercise caution and to remain vigilant to the movements of emergency crews responding to the incident. The public is encouraged to stay tuned for more updates and to heed any instructions issued by the responding Public Information Officer (PIO) and other officials on the scene.