North Creek Fire prompts evacuations in Beulah; 43 acres, 10% containment
BEULAH, Colo, (KRDO)-- 6 p.m. UPDATE: The North Creek Fire burning in Beulah, west of Pueblo, is now 10% contained. Mandatory evacuation orders have been downgraded to pre-evacuation notices.
5:09p.m.: Preliminary investigation into the cause of the North Creek Fire indicates it's human caused. Person of interest has been ID'd by Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies. Sheriff’s Office is working with federal agents on this investigation as the fire is on U.S Forest Service Property.
ORIGINAL:
Fire crews are battling a fire burning in Beulah, just west of Pueblo. The fire is being called the North Creek Fire.
The Pueblo Fire Department says an evacuation notice was issued at 1:33 p.m. for Red Mountain Youth Camp, west to the county line. At last update, the U.S. Forest Service said the fire is approximately 43 acres in size and is 0% contained.
At 1:42 p.m., the Beulah Fire Protection and Ambulance District said the Sacramento Hot Shots, Juniper Valley Hots Shots and another hand crew were sent to help, as well as 'air resources.' Air resources are also on order.
According to the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office, early indications are that the fire is human caused. Deputies with the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office say they have identified a person of interest.
There are 20 homes in the evacuation zone, according to the Pueblo Fire Department. People who need to evacuate can go to Roncolli Middle School in Pueblo.
At 2:15 p.m., the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office said the Community Animal Rescue Team was activated. Livestock animals, except for horses, can be taken to the Colorado State Fairgrounds. They are asking livestock owners to enter through Gate 4 and exit through the Beulah Avenue Gate.
Horses can be taken to the 4 BAR S Ranch at 6625 State Highway 78 W, according to the Beulah Fire Protection and Ambulance District. The location has trucks and trailers available if needed.
All domestic animals can be brought to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region.
This is a developing story, check back here for more information.
