Update as of 3:50 p.m.:
CSFD says the fire is under control and the roads have been reopened. Crews will stay in the area to mop up.
Original coverage:
Firefighters with the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) are working to contain a fire near I-25 and Cimarron.
Crews say 8th and Moreno, and eastbound traffic at Cimarron and 8th will be closed for firefighter access.
They say multiple units are on scene. Watch the CSFD video below:
#ColoradoSpringsFire is on scene of a #workinggrassfire near I-25 and Tejon.
— Colorado Springs Fire Department (@CSFDPIO) April 26, 2026
Multiple units are on scene and additional are responding. Please be extremely cautious while traveling in the area.
Smoke is visible from several areas of the city. Firefighters are on scene. pic.twitter.com/MvO9wzFRVV
People in the area are asked to be extremely cautious. Smoke is visible throughout the city.
*Editor's note: CSFD originally reported the fire was near I-25 and South Tejon Street, but has since corrected the area to be I-25 and West Cimarron Street.
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