The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) said it was responding to a fire on the Air Force Academy grounds Sunday afternoon.
CSFD said its assistance had been requested for mutual aid due to the fire burning the AFA property. According to the department, a total of 31 CSFD were on scene.
A fire seen on the grounds of the Air Force Academy in Colorado. (CSFD)
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AFA said the fire occurred at the south end of the academy, north of the Pine Housing area.
Guests and residents were asked to avoid the area and follow the instructions of first responders. Evacuation orders have not yet been issued.
CSFD units responding to the scene include Wildland 4, Brush 15, Brush 20, Brush 22, Battalion Chief 4 and Special Operations Unit 52.
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