This is not the announcement we wanted to make. Due to extreme fire danger, critically dry vegetation, and multiple large wildfires burning across Colorado, all permitted Independence Day fireworks displays in Colorado Springs have been canceled. This decision was made after careful evaluation by Mayor Yemi Mobolade, the Colorado Springs Fire Department, the Colorado Springs Police Department, and our public safety partners. Current fuel moisture levels in Colorado Springs are comparable to those recorded before the Waldo Canyon Fire, creating an extreme wildfire risk for our community. We know this is disappointing, especially as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States and Colorado's 150th birthday. We share that disappointment. But protecting our community, our firefighters, and our first responders has to come first. Our hope is to celebrate together when conditions are safe to do so. Thank you to our community and to our partners, including Sports Corp, for understanding and supporting this decision. Your commitment to keeping Colorado Springs safe means everything. @CityofCOS @CSPDPIO

🚨 𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗡 🚨 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗹 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗽.𝗺. Current conditions are dangerous. Multiple wildfires have started across Colorado in the last 24 hours, fuels remain critically dry, temperatures are climbing, and firefighting resources across the state are already being stretched. 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿. The burn ban prohibits: 🔥 Wood, pellet, and charcoal fires (including grills, smokers, and fire pits) 🔥 Campfires and recreational fires 🔥 Outdoor smoking in City parks and open spaces 🔥 Other activities capable of producing sparks as outlined in the burn ban order Fireworks have always been illegal in Colorado Springs. This burn ban does not change that. If you're considering using fireworks this week, don't. Our firefighters need to be available for true emergencies—not preventable fires. We will continue to monitor weather and fire conditions throughout the week. If conditions continue to worsen, additional impacts, including to planned fireworks displays, may become necessary. @CityofCOS

This will be such an impactful addition to our community!! At this time we have a brush truck with 2 personnel running calls in Station 24's district while the station is being built. Last month Brush 24 ran 70 calls which just goes to show the need for this station!