Fire crews have gained 89% containment on the Oak Ridge fire in southwest Pueblo County, fire officials said in an update Sunday.

The lightning-sparked fire in the Pike-San Isabel National Forests near Beulah is still 1,310 acres and has remained the same size for nearly a week.

The total number of people responding to the fire dropped from 521 on Tuesday to 65 on Sunday, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

Crews used helicopters and pack mules to remove heavy firefighting and radio equipment from the area this week and are also working to restore areas disturbed by firefighting efforts.

U.S. Forest Service officials expect the fire, the first to burn in the area in more than 100 years, will be fully contained by late July.

Originally Published: July 14, 2024 at 5:01 p.m.