Tag: Aspen Acres
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Aspen Acres fire destroys 850 structures, including 254 homes in Pueblo County
The Aspen Acres fire has destroyed about 850 structures, making it among the most destructive in state history, fire officials said Friday. Firefighters count all structures lost in a fire, including barns and sheds, while county officials have focused on tallying homes. Despite the number of structures lost, “There were a lot of good saves,”…
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Colorado City and Rye churches plan interdenominational service during Aspen Acres fire
Amid Aspen Acre fire evacuations, several churches in the Colorado City and Rye area are planning an interdenominational gathering Sunday. The Rev. Shane Bennett of Table Mountain Church said he hoped it would bring people together as a similar gathering did last week. It’s a “chance for people to get together and hug each…
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Storms and rain a ‘two-edged’ sword in the battle against Colorado wildfires
Storms brought a welcome reprieve of moisture Wednesday evening and overnight Thursday to the southern Front Range, including portions of the Aspen Acres burn scar — without the fallout authorities worried could compound the disaster-so-far as the wildfire continues to rage in Pueblo and Custer counties. Fortunately, rain fell. In amounts and in places where…
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Aspen Acres fire damaged drinking water systems in Beulah area
The Aspen Acres fire damaged drinking water systems in the Beulah area and likely private wells, health officials said. Residents served by the Pine Drive Water District, Signal Mountain Ranch Property Owner Water Company and those with private wells should use bottled water until they know their water systems are safe, the Colorado Department of…
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Aspen Acres fire evacuations rescinded in part of Fremont County
Officials pulled back evacuation orders for several Fremont County communities Wednesday afternoon, as the Aspen Acres fire continued to burn west of Pueblo. The communities of Rockvale, Coal Creek and Williamsburg were downgraded to pre-evacuation status. The area was evacuated late Sunday evening as the fire made a run to the northwest. Fremont County Sheriff…
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Aspen Acres fire damage footage released, residents seek reentry
First looks at the damage path are emerging in the Aspen Acres fire, as more than 11,000 people wait for news on when they can return. Tuesday afternoon, the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office released a nine-minute video showing fire damage from the air along Pine Drive in Beulah. More footage will be coming out later,…
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Aspen Acres fire may burn through the summer
The Aspen Acres fire could burn until heavy fall snows or rains arrive. “It could be burning the rest of the summer,” explained Amanda Wheelock, a spokeswoman with the Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1. But likely not in the highest-priority areas for firefighting near homes and towns, she explained, where teams are focused on…
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Pueblo County lifting evacuations on southern edge of Aspen Acres fire
The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is lifting evacuation orders on the southern edge of Aspen Acres fire. Sheriff David Lucero said residents can return to Colorado City, Burnt Mill Road, Crow Cutoff and Waterbarrel Road as long as they have cards issued from the Disaster Assistance Center. The center is shutting down for the afternoon,…
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Firefighting efforts continue across Colorado; FEMA approves grants
Gov. Jared Polis announced Sunday that FEMA approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant for the Willow fire as firefighting efforts continue across the state. The Willow fire has placed more than 1,500 people under mandatory evacuation orders and another 2,100 residents under pre-evacuation notices, according to the governor’s office. The fire, reported June 28, has…
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‘Have a plan’: Sheriff cautions Pueblo residents as erratic Aspen Acres fire reaches nearly 82K acres, 11K evacuees
Pueblo County Sheriff David Lucero, like hundreds of firefighters, has worked long nights on little sleep due to limited resources to combat the Aspen Acres fire, which ignited on Monday, as it steadily marches toward the most populous cities in his jurisdiction with no containment. “We’ve seen things I’ve never seen in 26 years in…