San Isabel
Coverage of San Isabel in the Nexus archive.
- After the Aspen Acres Fire, San Isabel resident faces costly cleanup
Wayne Hill, a resident of San Isabel, found his property damaged by heavy rain runoff after the Aspen Acres Fire evacuation. Mud rushed onto his property, damaging walls and leaving piles of debris near his garage, which he estimates will cost $22,000-$23,000 to clean up. Because he does not have flood or fire insurance, Hill is now seeking help with the cleanup work deemed his responsibility by the sheriff's office.
- 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 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.
- Aspen Acres containment climbs to 48% as crews focus on protecting Colorado communities
The Aspen Acres wildfire near Rye and San Isabel in Colorado is 48% contained, with crews prioritizing community protection. Additional updates are provided for the Gold Mountain, Ferris, Willow, Fishhook, and Elk fires.
- 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.