Firefighters on Saturday worked to contain the southeastern corner of the fire and protect property in Beulah and the Middle Creek watershed, according to fire officials.
The Oak Ridge wildfire, now burning on 1,240 acres of U.S. Forest Service land in Pueblo County, was 59% contained Sunday, according to fire officials.Firefighters on Saturday worked to contain the southeastern corner of the fire and protect property in Beulah and the Middle Creek watershed using drip torches and aerial ignition. By Sunday morning, the fire was burning on 1,240 acres and the containment line was 59%,Colorado lobbyists were paid nearly $70 million in the last year.
Hot, dry weather may cause fuels within the fire perimeter to smoke and burn. Those in the Beulah area on Sunday who are sensitive to smoke are encouraged to stay inside, according to fire officials. Pre-evacuation notices remain in effect for Middle Creek Canyon Road, Vine Mesa, Cascade Avenue, Pine Avenue and Beulah Highlands Road.
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