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'They took everything': Thieves steal benefits meant for Pueblo County residents in need
Just as refunds started coming in for victims of last month's well-coordinated hacking attack that siphoned Department of Human Services funds meant for those in need, a new rash of thefts has been reported in Pueblo County. Pueblo County DHS Director Tammy Torres recently confirmed as of Wednesday, July 3,...
Oak Ridge Fire burning north of Beulah in Pueblo County now 25% contained
The Oakridge Fire burning about 3 miles northwest of Beulah in Pueblo County is 25% contained as of Thursday. According to a Thursday morning update from Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3, which assumed control of firefighting operations June 26, the lightning-caused fire has only grown 1 acre since Tuesday and has now burned 1,191 acres. ...
Multiple structures burn near Lake Pueblo
(PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo.) — Multiple agencies responded to a fire that claimed several structures near Lake Pueblo State Park on Tuesday evening, July 2. According to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), its emergency services team, West Park Fire Department, Pueblo West Fire Department, and the Beulah Fire Protection and Ambulance District responded on Tuesday […]
Oak Ridge Fire 25% contained, crews urge community to use caution this Fourth of July
(PUEBLO/CUSTER COUNTIES) — Oak Ridge Fire crews reported on Thursday, July 4 containment increased in the fire that has been burning since June 22. According to a Facebook post, the acreage remained the same overnight at 1,191 and new containment at 25%. Due to dryer weather today, crews expect more smoke and some fire activity […]
Containment of Oak Ridge Fire increases to 9%
UPDATE: TUESDAY 7/2/2024 8:18 p.m. (CUSTER/PUEBLO COUNTIES, Colo.) — Containment on the Oak Ridge Fire has increased to 9% as of Tuesday evening, according to the Pak Ridge Fire Facebook page. Acreage remains at 1,191. Oak Ridge Fire planned to expand fire six times its size TUESDAY 7/2/2024 11:42 a.m. The Oak Ridge Fire remains […]
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