Oak Ridge Fire Update, Wednesday 6/26

The Oak Ridge Fire grew westward on Tuesday, and is now burning along the Pueblo/ Custer County line. For the most up-to-date information on fire growth, visit InciWeb.

On Wednesday, smoke will likely dissipate throughout the day as atmospheric mixing picks up. There is a possibility of afternoon thunderstorms, which could send smoke in any direction. After the thunderstorms move through and the wind dies down, smoke will begin to settle. Smoke may become moderate to heavy overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning, especially in Beulah.

Map showing the estimated perimeter of the Oak Ridge Fire.

An Air Quality Health Advisory remains in effect for eastern Custer and western Pueblo Counties until 9 AM MDT Thursday morning, 6/27.