Oak Ridge Fire grows to almost 800 acres [Video]

UPDATED COVERAGE: New management takes over for Oak Ridge Fire

(PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo.) — The Oak Ridge fire burning near Beulah has increased to 787 acres with 0% containment as of Tuesday night, June 25.

In addition to the fire growth, an Air Quality Health Advisory was issued on Tuesday by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) for Pueblo County and areas surrounding the fire. CDPHE said wind may push smoke in any direction on Tuesday and overnight. The Air Quality Advisory expires at 9 a.m. Wednesday.

The video below provided by Colorado’s Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) was taken on June 25. The bright light indicates areas of intense heat, and the brightest light on the west side shows new growth.

View aerial radar footage of the fire below:

Officials said crews expected to see potentially significant fire growth in a press conference held on Tuesday afternoon. Community members who are under pre-evacuation should be prepared to leave if needed, and those near the evacuation zones should …