Beulah
Coverage of Beulah in the Nexus archive.
- Aspen Acres Fire victims ask for funding support
Aspen Acres Fire victims are requesting funding support. Over a month after the fire began, evacuation orders in Beulah have been lifted, allowing Matthew McHale to return home.
- Missing for 20 days, a Beulah cat's survival becomes a symbol of hope as Aspen Acres Fire continues to burn
A 15-year-old cat named George, missing for 20 days during the Aspen Acres Fire in Beulah, was found alive after surviving without food or water. His rescue, aided by a search dog named Quasar, has become a symbol of hope for the fire-affected community.
- A Flash Flood Watch returns to the Aspen Acres burn scar on Friday
A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for the Aspen Acres burn scar from noon to 11 pm due to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. The threat includes debris flows and creek flooding, with the highest risk between mid-afternoon and early evening in areas like Beulah, San Isabel, and Highways 165 and 78.
- Flash flood emergency issued for Aspen Acres burn scar
A flash flood emergency has been issued for the Aspen Acres burn scar, including Beulah, due to heavy debris flows on 12 Mile Road and Highway 78. The National Weather Service reported the emergency affects the northern and central parts of the burn scar.
- Flash Flood Emergency issued for Beulah and San Isabel, expires at 10 p.m.
A Flash Flood Emergency is active for Beulah and San Isabel near the Aspen Acres Fire, set to expire at 10 p.m. on Wednesday. Highway 165 and Highway 78 are closed due to water and debris, with floodwaters advancing toward Central Avenue. No evacuations are currently in place.
- Flash flood emergency issued for areas near Aspen Acres Fire burn scar
A flash flood emergency has been issued for areas near the Aspen Acres Fire burn scar, affecting Beulah and San Isabel. Debris flow and flash flooding are occurring, with road closures on Highway 78 and North Creek Road. No evacuations are currently in place.
- Flash flood emergency issued for areas near Aspen Acres Fire burn scar
A flash flood emergency has been issued for areas near the Aspen Acres Fire burn scar, including Beulah and San Isabel, with debris flow and road closures reported. The emergency expires at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, and residents are advised to seek higher ground. The Beulah Fire Protection and Ambulance District has listed multiple road closures due to water and debris.
- Colorado weather blog: Severe t-storm, flood warnings go into effect
Severe thunderstorms and flash flood warnings are in effect across northeastern Colorado, with heavy rain, large hail, and damaging winds impacting areas near I-25 and east of Interstate 25. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings for regions including Elbert County, Rush, and Beulah, with potential hail up to ping pong ball size and wind gusts reaching 70 mph.
- Mobile food market headed to Beulah for fire victims
A mobile food bank is providing free groceries to Aspen Acres Fire victims in Beulah, Southern Colorado. Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado will operate the market near the fire's front lines on July 31.
- Baby owl rescued during Aspen Acres Fire making strong, healthy recovery
A baby owl named Ash was rescued during the Aspen Acres Fire in Beulah and is recovering at the Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center. The owl, initially lethargic and dehydrated, is now eating independently and will soon begin flight training before being relocated to a new habitat.
- 'Exhausted' yet unbroken: Aspen Acres Fire survivors find hope and humanity as fire burns into third week
The Aspen Acres Fire near Colorado City enters its third week, with evacuees returning home while others await updates. Tammie Stevens, who lost her Beulah home, helps care for animals and connects with strangers like Scott, highlighting community solidarity. Julian VanDyke, a Vietnam combat veteran, honors firefighters by waving an American flag along Highway 165.
- Woman loses lifelong home in Aspen Acres Fire
Evon Davis lost her lifelong home in the Aspen Acres Fire in Beulah, Colorado, as evacuees return to find some homes destroyed and others intact. The fire caused extensive damage, reducing properties to ash and debris.
- Beulah opens to residents returning home after Aspen Acres Fire destroys properties
Beulah has reopened to residents returning home after the Aspen Acres Fire destroyed properties, with phased re-entry beginning under approved re-entry cards. Evon Davis, who lost her family cabin in the fire, described the emotional impact of returning to the scorched property and plans to document her land's natural restoration on her YouTube channel.
- Phased reentry planned Monday for ‘many’ Beulah evacuees, officials say
Pueblo County authorities plan a phased reentry for Beulah evacuees starting Monday as the Aspen Acres fire nears 100,000 acres burned. Residents must obtain a card from the Disaster Assistance Center and follow assigned reentry times and routes to return safely.
- Beulah water teams assess Aspen Acres damage to utilities, while working through losses, evacuations
Beulah water teams are assessing damage to utilities in Aspen Acres after a wildfire, with water managers beginning efforts to restore clean water. Other active fires in Colorado have not impacted critical water systems, but recovery will take time.
- Inside the Aspen Acres Fire zone in Beulah
The Aspen Acres Fire has severely impacted Beulah, with the volunteer fire department and residents facing significant destruction, including lost homes and the Horseshoe Lodge. Firefighters, many of whom also lost their homes, continue battling the blaze, which remains active with ongoing uncertainty about when the town can return to normal.
- Firefighters in Beulah recount desperate battle against “monster” blaze fueled by 100 mph winds
Firefighters in Beulah faced a fast-moving Aspen Acres fire fueled by 100 mph winds, forcing the 27-member volunteer fire department to battle to protect residents' homes.
- Aspen Acres Fire leaves parts of Beulah community nearly unrecognizable as crews continue battling the blaze
The Aspen Acres Fire has burned 100,000 acres in Custer and Pueblo counties, destroying over 850 structures and leaving parts of Beulah nearly unrecognizable. The fire, which encircled Beulah two weeks ago, has turned the community into a 'moonscape' and resulted in the loss of the historic Horseshoe Lodge in Pueblo Mountain Park.
- A closer look at devastation in Beulah from the Aspen Acres Fire
FOX31 reporter Vicente Arenas observed the destruction in Beulah caused by the Aspen Acres Fire, noting some homes were burned to ashes while others remained intact. The fire left significant devastation in the community.
- Beulah locals lose everything to Aspen Acres Fire
Residents of Beulah, Colorado, lost everything due to the Aspen Acres Fire. Ned Pittman, known as Doc, was away in Pueblo for a medical appointment when the fire began and subsequently lost his home.
- Pueblo County Sheriff releases drone flyover of Beulah
The Pueblo County Sheriff released an 8.5-minute drone flyover video capturing the area south along Pine Drive from Curtis Road past Squirrel Creek Road in Beulah.
- Pueblo County Sheriff releases drone flyover of Beulah
The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office released drone footage of Pine Drive in Beulah, Colorado, showing homes affected by the Aspen Acres fire. The footage indicates which homes were lost, damaged, or spared by the fire.
- CDOT rebuilds CO 165 bridge hours after it was destroyed by Aspen Acres Fire
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) rebuilt a one-lane bridge on CO 165 south of Beulah within 11 hours after it was destroyed by the Aspen Acres Fire. The bridge, critical for emergency access and evacuations, was repaired overnight to restore traffic and support first responders. CO 165 was later closed again due to the fire.
- Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
A wildfire southwest of Denver, known as the Aspen Acres fire, has forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed over 160 structures. The fire, which expanded to nearly 105 square miles with zero containment, prompted evacuations in Colorado City and surrounding towns, while 50 National Guard soldiers assisted with checkpoints and water-scooping operations.
- Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
A wildfire southwest of Denver has forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed over 160 structures. The Aspen Acres fire, fueled by dry weather, expanded to nearly 105 square miles with zero containment, prompting evacuations in Colorado City, Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel. Firefighters used water from the Pueblo Reservoir, and 50 National Guard soldiers were deployed to assist with checkpoints.
- Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
A wildfire southwest of Denver has forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed over 160 structures, expanding to nearly 105 square miles with zero containment. The Aspen Acres fire, fueled by dry weather, impacted towns like Colorado City, Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel, with 50 National Guard soldiers assisting in checkpoints and water-scooping operations. Other significant fires include the Snyder Fire, Cottonwood fire, and Babylon fire in the West.
- Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
A wildfire southwest of Denver, known as the Aspen Acres fire, has forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed over 160 structures. The fire, fueled by dry weather and erratic winds, expanded to 105 square miles with zero containment, prompting evacuations in Colorado City, Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel. The National Guard assisted with checkpoints and water-scooping operations at the Pueblo Reservoir.
- She left her dad as flames from the Aspen Acres fire closed in. Hours later, a deputy found him alive.
Daisy Weeks evacuated her Beulah home during the Aspen Acres fire while her father refused to leave. After hours of believing him dead, a sheriff's deputy found him alive walking with his cat.
- Aspen Acres Fire SW of Pueblo becomes Colorado’s largest this season at 35K+ acres
The Aspen Acres Fire southwest of Pueblo in Colorado has grown to over 35,000 acres, becoming the state's largest wildfire this season. It destroyed more than 155 structures, including residential homes and the historic Horseshoe Lodge, and prompted evacuations in multiple areas. Over 500 ground crews and 10 aircraft are battling the fire amid extreme dry conditions.
- VIEWER IMAGES: Aspen Acres Fire
The Aspen Acres Fire is burning along Highway 165 near Rye in southern Colorado, with 35,467 acres scorched and 0% containment as of Wednesday morning. Evacuations are in effect, and News5 viewers are sharing photos, videos, and updates about the blaze.
- Colorado wildfire update: Snyder fire reaches 10% containment as crews battle flames statewide
Firefighters achieved 10% containment of the Snyder fire, the state's largest wildfire near the Colorado-Utah border, but dangerous weather continues to threaten multiple fires near Ouray, Beulah, Dolores, Leadville, and Walsenburg.
- WATCH: Press conference scheduled for Aspen Acres Fire
A joint press conference for the Aspen Acres Fire is scheduled for 3 p.m. on June 30 in Beulah, involving Pueblo and Custer counties. FOX21 News will provide a live stream of the event. Colorado's Governor Jared Polis announced updates regarding the fire.
- Colorado man shares powerful message after watching his property burn
Joseph Armeanio watched his Colorado property burn during the Aspen Acres Fire, using Starlink and Ring cameras to monitor the destruction. He emphasized the rapid danger of wildfires and plans to rebuild despite losing buildings and belongings.
- Ring video captures devastating Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado
A Ring video captured flames and ash from the Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado's Pueblo and Custer Counties, showing wind-driven smoke and fire surrounding a family's property in Beulah. Joseph Armeanio shared the video with FOX21 News.
- Air quality alert issued for Pueblo area due to wildfire smoke
Officials in Pueblo and surrounding areas have issued an air quality alert due to poor air quality caused by smoke from the Aspen Acres fire near Beulah, which began on June 29. Locals are advised to stay indoors as a result.