COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – The Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to a heat-related Mass Casualty Incident at the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow on Saturday.

Luckily, officials with the Airshow and CSFD told 11 News no deaths have been reported.

“Mass casualty incidents include injuries in the definition,” they clarify.

They said more than 40-50 people were treated for heat-related illnesses, multiple people have been taken to local hospitals, while others were moved indoors.

They said when a large number of patients have injuries, it’s considered a mass casualty incident because of the need for a large number of resources and the possibility of overwhelming medical resources. You can read their full statement below:

The Colorado Springs Fire Department is actively working a Mass Casualty Incident at the Pikes Peak Airshow involving more than 40-50 people who are experiencing heat-related illness. Multiple people have been transported to local hospitals, while others are being moved indoors to cool down. Fortunately, no one has died. Mass casualty incidents include injuries in the definition. When a large number of patients present with injuries, it is considered an MCI due to the need for a large number of resources, the possibility of overwhelming medical resources, and to assist hospital partners in preparation for multiple patients.

On social media, officials with the Pikes Peak Airshow, CSFD and the Colorado Springs Airport are reminding everyone to stay hydrated. They say there are is a free water station at the center of the grounds near the medical station.

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Colorado Springs is forecast for a toasty weekend. A high pressure pattern is strengthening over the central U.S. and it will lead to heat and sunshine.

Saturday we will be within a couple of degrees of the record, my forecast is 93 in Colorado Springs and the record id 95.

On Sunday there is a chance of a few isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. They will be hit or miss but the extra cloud cover will at least provide some shade in the later part of the day.

Next week we remain hot with the high-pressure remaining in place. But we will get a SW wind flow around the high which will help pull in moisture from the southwest, which is our typical monsoon pattern. This will bring daily thunderstorm chances to the mountains next week. The best chance for rain making it to Interstate-25 and the plains will be Monday.

Here’s an extended look at the forecast from the National Weather Service:

Sunday: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 91. 

Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 87. 

Tuesday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. 

Wednesday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. 

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) – The Colorado State Fair starts next Friday and this has some wondering how they can have fun and not spend too much and if it’s safe to go.

Right now if you buy a carnival wristband, which gets you unlimited rides, you will pay $32. However, if you wait until the Fair starts, you’ll pay $40. You can also purchase a mega pass for $160 before opening day. This is good for entry into the Fair everyday and unlimited rides everyday. These are just a couple of the many ways organizers say you can save money this year.

After the Fair starts there are also value days like on Tuesday, August 27th, people can bring two canned food items and get in for free. Similarly, on Wednesday, August 28th you pay one price of $15 and you get into the Fair as well as unlimited access to all of the carnival rides.

Annual deals like the “Back to School Day” are still happening this year, when students can get into the State Fair for free.

State Fair General Manager Scott Stoller tells 11 News the cost of the Fair as not changed substantially over the past couple of years.

“We haven’t raised any rates this year.

“We raised rates two years ago actually and we’ve been able to sustain. Labor is our biggest cost increase year over year, but we still have enough room in our current pricing structure to be able to to not have to raise rates.”

Stoller also touched on the safety aspect when it comes to the Fair saying it is an extremely secure area.

“We definitely have a large security crew that’s out here during the Fair. We also have law enforcement that is here 24 hours a day and then at the gates we have walk-through weapons detectors, just to make sure nobody is walking in with dangerous items.

“Per square foot the State Fair is one of the best patrolled places you’ll find during those days of the Fair.”

As a reminder, the State Fair kicks off August 23rd and goes until September 2nd.

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