No deaths reported as firefighters respond to heat-related Mass Casualty Incident at Pikes Peak Regional Airshow

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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