Severe Flooding from Colorado Burn Scars Leads to Emergency Evacuations

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Intense monsoon rains have caused perilous flash floods in the wildfire burn scar regions of southern Colorado, sweeping ash, mud, and debris into areas such as Beulah, San Isabel, and Wetmore. Authorities have issued evacuation orders, shut down roads, and advised residents to seek higher ground as the debris flows transported charred trees, rocks, and even propane tanks. The Aspen Acres Fire has scorched 101,921 acres and is currently 66% contained, leaving these areas at increased risk of flooding. More thunderstorms are predicted over the weekend, maintaining the threat to burn scar communities.

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00:00Heavy rain has triggered dangerous flash flooding across Colorado wildfire burn scars.

00:05Black water filled with ash.

00:07Mud and debris rushed through Beulah for a second day.

00:11Residents were told to evacuate as floodwaters spread toward homes and major roads.

00:15Officials closed highways after debris flows carried burned trees,

00:20rocks, and propane tanks downhill.

00:22One vehicle was caught in the fast-moving floodwaters, highlighting the growing danger.

00:27The Aspen Acres Fire burned more than 1,01,921 acres and is 66% contained.

00:35Experts say wildfire-damaged soil repels water, turning heavy rain into destructive debris flows.

00:42Flooding also forced evacuations near the Gold Mountain burn scar in southwestern Colorado.

00:47Crews responded to multiple mudslides as roads were blocked, and emergency warnings remained in effect.

00:53More thunderstorms are expected through the weekend.

00:55Keeping Colorado burn scar communities at continued risk of flash flooding.

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