Executive Summary
- A shelter-in-place order was issued in Fountain, Colorado, due to a gas leak detected Tuesday evening.
- The order affects a half-mile radius around the 800 block of Hayloft Lane, an area that includes Fountain-Fort Carson High School.
- The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has instructed residents to stay indoors, close all windows, and turn off HVAC systems.
- Utility crews are on scene, but officials anticipate it may be several hours before the leak is fully resolved.
FOUNTAIN, Colo. – Authorities issued a shelter-in-place order for a neighborhood in Fountain on Tuesday evening following the detection of a significant gas leak. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office announced the directive shortly before 7 p.m., urging residents within the affected area to take immediate precautions.
The order covers a half-mile radius surrounding the 800 block of Hayloft Lane. The designated zone includes Fountain-Fort Carson High School. The Sheriff’s Office has advised residents to remain indoors, ensure all doors and windows are closed, and turn off heating and cooling systems to prevent gas from entering their homes.
Officials have also warned the public to refrain from using open flames or any device that could create a spark. People who are not in the immediate area have been instructed to avoid it until the situation is resolved. A utility company is on the scene addressing the leak.
According to a statement from the Sheriff’s Office, the process to shut off the gas and dissipate the smell could take several hours. Law enforcement and utility crews will remain on-site to manage the situation and will notify the public when the shelter-in-place order is lifted.