ASPEN ACRES FIRE UPDATE – COAL CREEK & ROCKVALE

ASPEN ACRES FIRE UPDATE – COAL CREEK & ROCKVALE

As of Friday, July 3, residents in Coal Creek, Rockvale, and the Newlin Ridge area remain under a pre-evacuation notice. This is not a mandatory evacuation, but it's a good time to get everything ready in case conditions change.

Current Fire Information

• Over 74,000 acres have burned.
• The fire is currently 0% contained.
• Nearly 1,000 firefighters and support personnel are working the fire, along with aircraft and Colorado National Guard resources.

If you're under pre-evacuation, now is the time to prepare

• Pack a few days' worth of clothes.
• Gather important documents, medications, and anything you can't easily replace.
• Fill up your vehicles with gas.
• Make a plan for your family, pets, and livestock.
• Keep your phone charged and pay close attention to official updates.

• St. Charles Mesa Recreation Center – 1650 Cooper Place, Pueblo
• Lange Hall – South 3rd Street, Westcliffe
• Pathfinder Regional Park – 6639 Highway 115, Florence

• Pueblo Academy of Arts – 29 Lehigh Avenue, Pueblo

• Household pets can be taken to Pathfinder Regional Park in Florence.
• Large animals and livestock are being accepted at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo. Enter through Gate 7 on Small Avenue.

• IDs, insurance papers, and other important documents
• Prescription medications
• Phone chargers and battery packs
• Food and water for several days
• Clothes and basic toiletries
• Pet food, carriers, leashes, and vaccination records
• Baby supplies, if needed
• Glasses, hearing aids, or other medical equipment
• Family photos or other irreplaceable items
• Extra vehicle keys

If you're in Coal Creek or Rockvale, don't panic—but don't wait until the last minute, either. Having everything packed and a plan in place now can make all the difference if evacuation orders are expanded.

Stay safe, everyone.