Colorado Springs Fire Department responds to liquid nitrogen leak Monday morning

COLORADO SPRINGS — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) quickly responded and mitigated a liquid nitrogen leak Monday around 11:30 a.m.

The department responded to the leak at the University Village Shopping Center after a malfunction in a 550-gallon liquid nitrogen
tank occurred at a business in the area.

Crews had the leak under control within 30 minutes. There were no injuries reported at the time of publishing this article.

According to CSFD, liquid nitrogen is an asphyxiant, which means if it is in a small space and starts to leak, it will take over all of the oxygen in that space. CSFD says that is why they evacuated everyone as quickly as possible.

They also say the vapor of liquid nitrogen can rapidly freeze skin, cause burns, and cause permanent damage if you are exposed to it.
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The Aftermath of Homeless Camp Cleanups In Pueblo

The City of Pueblo and the mayor have received both support and pushback about the way they are trying to clean up the steel city. Last week, the city cleared out trash and homeless camps along Fountain Creek.

Support and push back homeless encampments along Fountain Creek in Pueblo were cleared up

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