As residents of Colorado Springs, Colorado, reported smoke and poor air quality on Tuesday afternoon, the Colorado Springs Fire Department addressed it in a post on X.
The department said that the Aspen Acres wildfire burning along Colorado’s border with Utah has now made inroads and is close to Colorado Springs. The smoke from the fire is now entering the city, and it is not a fresh fire in Colorado Springs, the department said.
“Smoke from the Aspen Acres Fire burning south of Colorado Springs is making its way into the city. You may smell and see thick smoke,” the department said.
“We have already received numerous calls to our 911 Dispatch Center reporting it. If you’re only calling to report the visible smoke, there’s no need to call 911. Our crews are aware of the fire, and emergency resources are actively engaged.”
This story is being updated.
