Grass Fires Cause Closures Along Powers Boulevard, Expect Delays

CSFD responds to grassfires, closing lanes on Powers

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) responded to grassfires in the area of East Platte Avenue and Powers Boulevard, which are causing visible smoke and have closed portions of Powers. Drivers are asked to avoid the area. According to CSFD, around 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, crews responded to the fires, [...]

Two lanes of northbound Powers closed due to grass fire

UPDATE 11/11/2025 at 9 a.m.: Powers Boulevard is back open, according to CDOT. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Crews are responding to a reported grass

Grass fires cause closures along Powers Boulevard, expect delays

Multiple agencies responded to multiple small grass fires burning along Powers Boulevard near Platte Avenue on Tuesday morning.The fire response caused two northbound lanes of Powers to be shut down at Airport Road. #UPDATE: 2 lanes of Northbound Powers are shutdown at Airport Rd. Slow down and pay attention while emergency crews work in the area. Colorado Springs Fire Department (@CSFDPIO) November 11, 2025At the time of publishing this article…