Oak Ridge fire update, 6/27/24

 The Oak Ridge fire is now estimated at 1,008 acres and continues to burn near the Pueblo/Custer County line, approximately 3 miles northwest of Beulah, CO. Firefighting operations "hit it hard" on Wednesday, deploying fire retardant via airborne resources, enabling additional ground operations to take place and slow the fire's spread. Smoke impacts were minimal on Thursday morning, and with increased cloud cover and relative humidity expected on Thursday, the Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke was allowed to expire.

Thunderstorms are possible in this area on Thursday afternoon. These may aid firefighting operations and limit fire activity and smoke production, however thunderstorms also may produce gusty, erratic winds that can send smoke in any direction. CDPHE/APCD will closely monitor smoke conditions, and may re-issue an advisory if concerns for public health increase.

Smoke will remain present in areas in the immediate vicinity of the fire, and individuals who are unusually sensitive to smoke are encouraged to take health precautions in areas where smoke is apparent.

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For additional information and updates visit the InciWeb page for this fire.