(BEULAH, Colo.) — First responders are preparing for potential flash flooding across the Aspen Acres burn scar in the Beulah Valley. The area is facing its 10th flash flood warning since the Aspen Acres fire began at the end of June.
BEULAH, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Beulah Fire Protection and Ambulance District is warning residents of flash flooding as heavy rain starts to hit the area of the "Aspen Acres" fire burn scar. As of 6:15 p.m., officials say the road closure in the area was at Highway 78 and Ula Trail.
(BEULAH, Colo.) — Heavy rain and flash flooding struck the Aspen Acres burn scar near Beulah, driving rainfall totals up to three inches on the mountainside above the valley. The storm washed out roads and created hazardous conditions throughout the affected burn scar area.