The lighting-sparked Oak Ridge fire burning in Pueblo County grew to 787 acres Wednesday and is still uncontained, fire officials said in an update. The fire was reported Saturday morning in southwest Pueblo County, 3 miles northwest of Beulah, and burned relatively slowly before growing by 270 acres over several hours Monday. Homes along Middle Creek Canyon Road are still under mandatory evacuation orders, and homes on Vine Mesa, Cascade Avenue, Pine Avenue and Beulah Highlands Road are on pre-evacuation, fire officials said Wednesday. Related Articles Colorado News | Evacuations ordered in wildfire north of Wellington Colorado News | Interlaken fire 100% contained, more than 700 acres of Forest Service land charred Colorado News | Pueblo County wildfire grows to 275 acres, no containment Colorado News | Interlaken fire expected to burn for weeks now 86% contained Colorado News | Interlaken fire from unattended campfire grows to 585 acres, minimal containment on fourth day Fire crews are working to construct fire lines along the fire’s edge as well as away from the fire’s edge and are mainly focusing on protecting structures, according to the update.
Oak Ridge Fire Grows To 787 Acres, Closing Part Of Pike-san Isabel National Forests
Katie Langford, Denver Post
Wed, 06/26/2024 - 3:31pm
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