On October 4, 2025, a fire occurred in the uncovered evidence lot at the El Paso County Jail in Colorado Springs. A deputy arriving for duty discovered the fire at around 4:30 AM. Firefighters from Colorado Springs and Stratmoor Hills, along with sheriff’s deputies, responded and contained the fire.
The jail and evidence facility buildings were not damaged. Thirteen vehicles held as evidence were damaged. Investigators found that the fire started in one vehicle due to an electrical issue. They ruled the fire accidental…