Veterinary office destroyed in fire east of Colorado Springs, 2 cats missing
Jerilee Bennett, Gazette file
Firefighters battle hotspots in high winds and snowy conditions at Colorado Equine Veterinary Services in Peyton after a fire destroyed the office building on March 25.
Jerilee Bennett, Gazette file
The Colorado Equine Veterinary Services clinic near Peyton was leveled by a fire early Monday morning.
Office staff said two cats were still missing after the fire engulfed an administrative building on Hanks Grove Road. The barn housing horses at the facility was unharmed, said a staff member Monday afternoon.
Firefighters continue to battle hotspots in high winds and snowy conditions at Colorado Equine Veterinary Services in Peyton after a fire burned the office building to the ground early Monday, March 25, 2025. The horses that were housed in the barn next door were all safe. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Firefighters continue to battle hotspots in high winds and snowy conditions at Colorado Equine Veterinary Services in Peyton after a fire burned the office building to the ground early Monday, March 25, 2025. The horses that were housed in the barn next door were all safe. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
In addition to the Peyton Fire Protection District, crews from Calhan, Falcon, Ellicott and Black Forest also responded to the fire during freezing and windy conditions.
The staff member said all horses boarded at the facility were safe.
