The Oak Ridge Fire, burning near Beulah on the Custer/Pueblo County line, has grown to 1,190 acres with 5% containment reported.

Key Details:

  • Fire Activity: Rain over the weekend has slowed fire activity, allowing firefighters to make progress on establishing fire lines.
  • Personnel: There are currently 484 personnel working on the fire.
  • Cause: The fire was caused by lightning on June 22nd.

Efforts continue to contain the fire and ensure the safety of nearby communities. Stay updated and follow any evacuation orders or safety advisories from local authorities.

“Updated progression map of the Oak Ridge Fire from the past few days showing not only where, but how much the fire has spread. The colors are associated with date of spread and acres burned per day are identified in the table in the top right.”(Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team)