Hazmat Fire at Microchip in Colorado Springs Declared Out but Chemical-Gas Risk Remains

Overview

• A fire at the Microchip business in southwest Colorado Springs prompted a pre-evacuation for the Tenderfoot Hill Road area between Venetucci and Tenderfoot Hill Street.
• Fire officials reported the blaze self-extinguished and the fire was declared out, though they warned a chemical-gas hazard persisted in part of the building.
• The Colorado Springs Fire Department lifted the pre-evacuation after assessing the scene while a Springs Fire hazmat team stayed on site to continue monitoring.
• A specialized hazmat unit from Denver was reported to be coordinating with local crews to assess and remediate the residual chemical-gas risks.
• There were no reports of injuries or public air-quality readings in the coverage and authorities urged residents to follow official updates as crews work to clear the hazard.