Fire crews make improvement on Oak Ridge Fire in Pueblo County, 59% contained
UPDATE JUNE 7, 2024: Firefighters battling the Oak Ridge Fire increased containment to 59% as of Sunday morning.
Crews used drip torches and aerial ignitions to grow the containment line on Saturday.
However, the fire has grown in size to 1,240 acres.
According to officials, the hotter and drier weather is causing fuels with in the perimeter to burn and therefore more smoke may be visible in the Beulah area today.
Update June 6, 2024: The Oak Ridge Fire burning three miles northwest of Beulah, Colorado is 50% contained as of Saturday morning.
The fire has grown in size and burned 1,193 acres.
Pre-evacuation orders remain in place for the areas below.
Orignal story:
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - The US Forest Service announced Thursday that the Oak Ridge Fire burning near Beulah in southwest Pueblo County is now 25 percent contained.
The fire has burned 1,191 acres so far, after first being reported on June 22. Fire managers also said the fire was started by lightning.
More than 800 people are working on the blaze.
Pre-evacuation orders remain in place for Middle Creek Canyon Road, Vine Mesa, Cascade Avenue, Pine Avenue, and Beulah Highlands Road. For all evacuation information, visit www.puebloemergency.info.
