(PUEBLO/CUSTER COUNTIES, Colo.) — The Oak Ridge Fire that began on Saturday, June 22 near Beulah has grown to 1,025 acres and is burning on both sides of the Custer/Pueblo County line.
On Wednesday, June 26 crews continued battling the fire, with eight drops of retardant to slow the spread, primarily on the north and west ends of the fire, along with significant focus on the east side as well.
As of Thursday, June 27 at around 9 a.m., no further evacuations have been announced. Middle Creek Canyon Road is still under mandatory evacuation orders while Vine Mesa, Cascade Avenue, Pine Avenue, and Beulah Highlands Road remain on pre-evacuation status. Information on evacuations and support for community members can be found on the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office website.
A briefing is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Thursday to address the conditions of the fire and a new fire map will be provided during the morning briefing.
FOX21 will continue to provide updates in this article as information comes in.

