Smoke in Pikes Peak region caused by 24 fire off Highway 115

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UPDATE - SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 11:00 a.m.: The Fremont County Sheriff's Office says the fire has grown to 4,600 acres. No update on containment and no changes to evacuation orders.

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD), as well as the El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO), confirms the smoke in the Pikes Peak region is from the 24 Fire off of Highway 115.

Smoke from the 24 Fire burning south of us has increased rapidly in the last hour, which is why it’s so visible from across our city. You're likely smelling smoke as well. While this is understandably alarming—especially for those who remember past fires—please know that at this… pic.twitter.com/28fdEqOvAT

— Colorado Springs Fire Department (@CSFDPIO) March 21, 2026

Heads up El Paso County and residents of the Pikes Peak region!

The smoke you are seeing and smelling is coming from the @USArmy_FtCarson and Fremont County fire.

Our Wildland Fire Unit is assisting with the firefighting efforts and we are closely monitoring the situation.…

— EPCSheriff (@EPCSheriff) March 21, 2026

CSFD says they are monitoring the situation and that there is no immediate threat to Colorado Springs.

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