COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) firefighters contained a structure fire at 903 Tampico Court on Sunday.
They posted this video from approximately a minute after crews arrived on scene.
#UPDATE: as of 4:50pm the fire is under control. The cause is under investigation.
— Colorado Springs Fire Department (@CSFDPIO) April 12, 2026
The below video is from approx 1 minute after crews arrived on scene.
🎥: Drone as a First Responder pic.twitter.com/DoxLmdRJMz
The fire was showing from the front of the townhome, but CSFD says that firefighters has the fire under control.
It was fully contained by 4:50 p.m.
Update:
On Wednesday, CSFD fire investigators determined the fire was accidental.
They say that it was due to the improper disposal of smoking materials.
As a result, CSFD has shared the following safety tips;
- Don't discard cigarettes in vegetation such as potted plants
- Make sure cigarette butts and ashes are completely out
- Always use a sturdy ashtray
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