Oak Ridge Fire (COPSF)
1,310 acre wildfire (89% contained)
Colorado City, Colorado, United States
Oak Ridge Fire
Wildfire Status:
The Oak Ridge Fire, reported on June 22, 2024, is currently burning approximately 1,310 acres in the Pike-San Isabel National Forest, located about three miles northwest of Beulah, Colorado. As of the latest update, 89% of the fire's perimeter is contained, with an estimated containment date set for July 24, 2024. The fire's behavior has been characterized as minimal, primarily exhibiting creeping and smoldering. Suppression efforts, combined with natural barriers, have effectively limited the fire's spread despite the moderate to high fire conditions present.
Fire agencies have mobilized a Type 4 Incident Commander and a total of 54 personnel to tackle the fire. Initially, a Type 3 Incident Management Organization was in charge, but the transition to a Type 4 structure was made to better manage the resources and response. Air resources were deployed early on to slow the fire's progression, enabling ground crews to safely access critical areas. Currently, there are no evacuations in place, although road closures remain for certain areas within the national forests to ensure public safety.
The fire was ignited by lightning, and the primary fuel types involved include timber, brush, and understory vegetation typical of the region, with ponderosa pine and oak brush being predominant. The current weather conditions, which are expected to trend higher in intensity, could influence fire behavior in the coming days. The focus of firefighting efforts remains on protecting life, property, and natural resources while working towards full containment.
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Containment History:
| Date | Percent Contained |
|---|---|
| 2024-06-25 | 0% contained |
| 2024-06-30 | 0% contained |
| 2024-07-02 | 5% contained |
| 2024-07-03 | 9% contained |
| 2024-07-05 | 25% contained |
| 2024-07-06 | 52% contained |
| 2024-07-07 | 59% contained |
| 2024-07-08 | 69% contained |
| 2024-07-09 | 70% contained |
| 2024-07-11 | 76% contained |
| 2024-09-20 | 89% contained |
Fire Growth History:
| Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-25 | 275 acres | 0.4 sq mi | 1.1 sq km |
| 2024-06-26 | 787 acres | 1.2 sq mi | 3.1 sq km |
| 2024-06-27 | 1008 acres | 1.6 sq mi | 4.0 sq km |
| 2024-06-28 | 1109 acres | 1.7 sq mi | 4.4 sq km |
| 2024-06-29 | 1156 acres | 1.8 sq mi | 4.6 sq km |
| 2024-07-02 | 1190 acres | 1.9 sq mi | 4.8 sq km |
| 2024-07-04 | 1191 acres | 1.9 sq mi | 4.8 sq km |
| 2024-07-05 | 1193 acres | 1.9 sq mi | 4.8 sq km |
| 2024-07-07 | 1240 acres | 1.9 sq mi | 5.0 sq km |
| 2024-09-20 | 1310 acres | 2.0 sq mi | 5.2 sq km |