Spring Fire Department treats dozens for heat illness at Tacos and Tequilas Festival
Aug 09, 2026
The Colorado Springs Fire Department and American Medical Response treated 72 people for heat-related illness Saturday at the Tacos and Tequilas Festival at UCHealth Park on Tutt Boulevard.Ten of those patients had to go to loca
l hospitals for serious symptoms of dehydration and/or intoxication.The Springs Fire Department was already at the festival when several people started to experience symptoms of heat-related illness. Because of the large number of patients, additional CSFD units and AMR ambulances were called to the event.The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Colorado Springs area for Sunday, August, 9, from noon to 8 p.m.Know the signs of heat exhaustion: Excessive sweating Dizziness Thirst Nausea Weakness Muscle cramps HeadacheKnow the signs of heat stroke: Confusion Slurred speech Nausea Rapid pulse Loss of consciousnessHeat stroke is a medical emergency. Call 911 immediately. Move the person to a cooler location and begin cooling them while waiting for emergency assistance to arrive.____Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching.
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