SOUTHERN COLORADO (KOAA) — Since the Aspen Acres Fire started on Monday, June 29, hundreds of structures have been destroyed, and thousands of community members have been displaced.
We've heard from you, our viewers, that you want to help in any way you can, so we've compiled a list of agencies and organizations that are accepting donations for the fire.
If you'd like to volunteer, the Pueblo County Sheriff asks that you contact the Pueblo CART Livestock Division - Community Animal Response Team for a verification process. Call them at (719)251-0245.
You can read the list below.
Fremont County Sheriff's Office
Fremont County Emergency Management has compiled a list of donations that they will accept.
Donations can be taken to 1902 East Main Street in Cañon City.
If you have questions about donations, reach out to the Emergency Management Hotline at (719)276-7421.
Pathfinder Park
As of 2:45 p.m. Thursday, no more donations are needed.
United Way of Southern Colorado
United Way in Pueblo is accepting financial donations and supply donations. You can drop off donations at 1591 Taos Road, Building D.
- Hear from United Way of Southern Colorado:
Care and Share
Care and Share is accepting easy-to-open shelf-stable foods, pop-top cans, granola bars, and foods that don't need preparation and can be eaten on site.
They prefer donations to be dropped off at the Colorado Springs location, which is located on Preamble Point. THIS LOCATION WILL BE CLOSED OVER THE WEEKEND STARTING FRIDAY, JULY 3.
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Deadly flash flooding hits fire-stricken Beulah; one person killed
One person has died after a flash flood swept through the town of Beulah on Sunday. The community, already recovering from the Aspen Acres Fire, was hit with heavy rain and hail that caused a creek to overflow. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the victim swept away by the water.
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