COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Colorado Springs Fire Department(CSFD) is responding to a working trash truck fire at 4955 Meadowland Blvd.
The fire has been knocked out, and a hazmat team is determining if there are any issues with air quality in the area.
#ColoradoSpringsfire is on scene of a #workingtrashtruckfire at 4955 Meadowland Blvd.
— CSFD PIO (@CSFDPIO) June 6, 2024
Meadowland is shut down in all directions at Montebello Dr. please avoid the area
Meadowland Boulevard is shut down in all directions at Montebello Drive.
— CSFD PIO (@CSFDPIO) June 6, 2024
CSFD is asking those to avoid the area.
There have been no reported injuries or causes of the fire at this time.
KOAA News5 will provide updates as we receive them.
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