Glenwood Springs Fire Department

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Glenwood Springs Fire Department

Public Service Announcement

April 1, 2026

To All City and Rural-Area Glenwood Springs Residents and Visitors,

We are all aware of the lack of significant snow and rainfall, along with unseasonably elevated temperatures, and recognize the risk of wildfire is at an all-time high this year. Your Glenwood Springs firefighters are prepared and ready to respond quickly to any reports of smoke or fire. We are asking for your help to prevent and reduce the possibility of any sources of ignition.

Please take note of the following:

  1. All Open Burn Permits have been canceled. Glenwood Springs Fire Department (GSFD) will not issue new permits until this winter.
  2. Pay close attention to Red Flag Days in addition to Staged Fire Restriction measures. Follow all local rules and laws- these may vary if you travel and inform any guests visiting you.
  3. Fires are preventable. Take an extra minute to check your trailer chains are not dragging, keep your smoking materials inside, and consider doing yard work early in the morning. Any activity that produces a spark or flame needs to be closely monitored. Save s’mores for winter nights!
  4. Sign up now for Emergency Alerts, city news, and view evacuation plans at www.GlenwoodFire.com
  5. Wildfire moves fast. Ready, Set, Go! Be at the ready for evacuation notices and have a plan for your family and pets. Live Wildfire Ready by preparing your homes and creating defensible space.

Our community continues to build wildfire resiliency through homegrown efforts. We are fortunate to work alongside many agencies and organizations that help us with our mission. There are also new building codes and standards that are being adopted locally and State-wide this month that will ensure long-term success.

For any questions or concerns, please contact our main office at 970-384-6480.

Thank you and be safe,
Robin Pitt
Fire Marshal, Fire Prevention Division

101 W. 8th Street, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
970-384-6480  |  FAX 970-945-8506
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GSFD: Public Service Announcement

City of Glenwood: Evacuations of Altitude Apartment buildings rescinded – brush fire east of Palmer Ave between 23rd and 27th Street

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Glenwood Springs Fire Department and Glenwood Springs Police Department

UPDATE 8:43 PM
Evacuations have been rescinded, and evacuees are being allowed back into their homes.
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UPDATE 8:25 PM
We are grateful for the support from the helicopter, whose work helped to slow the growth of the fire! The helicopter has been released. We will continue to work into the night with crews from Roaring Fork Fire Rescue, and Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District, to build handline around the fire.
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UPDATE 7:40 PM
All Altitude Apartment buildings are actively being evacuated now.

UPDATE 7:37
Helicopter support is en route, approximately 8 minutes out.
Building C of the Altitude apartments is currently being evacuated.
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We are responding to an active brush fire east of Palmer Avenue between 23rd and 27th Street. The fire is estimated to be approximately a quarter acre in size. Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District is responding in mutual aid to support during this incident. Glenwood Springs Police Dept is also responding to this incident. Please avoid the area so first responders can work safely.

ACTUALIZACIÓN 7:40 PM
Todos los edificios de los apartamentos Altitude están siendo evacuados en este momento.

ACTUALIZACIÓN 7:37 PM
Apoyo aéreo en helicóptero está en camino, a aproximadamente 8 minutos de distancia.
El Edificio C de los apartamentos Altitude está siendo evacuado actualmente.

Estamos respondiendo a un incendio activo de maleza al este de la Avenida Palmer, entre las calles 23 y 27.
Se estima que el incendio abarca aproximadamente un cuarto de acre.
El Distrito de Protección Contra Incendios de Carbondale y Rural está prestando ayuda mutua en respuesta a este incidente.

El Departamento de Policía de Glenwood Springs también está respondiendo.
Por favor, evite el área para que los socorristas puedan trabajar de manera segura.

City of Glenwood Springs

6.26.25, 7:29 p.m. – Glenwood Spring Fire is responding to an active brush fire east of Palmer Avenue between 23rd and 27th Street. The fire is estimated to be approximately a quarter acre in size. Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District is responding in mutual aid to support during this incident.  Glenwood Springs Police Department is also responding to this incident.  Please avoid the area so first responders can work safely. Updates will be shared via Glenwood Springs Fire Department Facebook Page: facebook.com/GlenwoodSpringsFireDepartment.

Estamos respondiendo a un incendio en matorral activo al este de Palmer Avenue, entre la 23.ª y la 27.ª calle de Glenwood Springs , con un tamaño estimado de aproximadamente ¼ de acre. 

El Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District está brindando apoyo mutuo en este incidente, y también está respondiendo el Departamento de Policía de Glenwood Springs, para asegurar una respuesta eficiente.

Por favor, eviten la zona para permitir que los primeros respondedores trabajen con seguridad.

City of Glenwood: Evacuations of Altitude Apartment buildings rescinded – brush fire east of Palmer Ave between 23rd and 27th Street