Overview
The State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains activated at a Level III in support of the Beulah Hill Fire. The Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has two regional field managers providing technical assistance and support to the Pueblo EOC. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control has nine staff members and several air craft providing direct support to the fire.
Fire Facts
Incident Name | Beulah Hill Fire |
Incident Start Date | October 3, 2016 |
Location/County | Pueblo County, near Beuhlah Valley |
Cause | Unknown |
Acres | 5,000-5,500 Acres |
Containment | 0% Containment |
Evacuations | Evacuations and Pre-Evacuations in place |
Fatalities/Injuries | None reported. |
Structures Lost | 8 structures destroyed |
Resources | Pueblo County First Response Agencies, Colorado DFPC Fire Management Officer, DHSEM Regional Field Manager, State EOC Activated at Level III |
Declarations | Pueblo County Disaster Declaration Issued | State of Colorado Disaster Declaration |
Funding | State of Colorado Resource Mobilization Fund approved. Emergency Fire Fund approved on 10/4/2016, Fire Management Assistance Grant approved by FEMA on 10/4/2016. |
Information Sources | Pueblo County Sheriff: Twitter: @PuebloCtySO or Facebook Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office and www.puebloemergeny.info |
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