Aspen Acres Fire Becomes Seventh Largest in Colorado History as Responders Lose Homes

Aspen Acres Wildfire Response·Latest event July 7, 2026

Jul 7

Aspen Acres Fire Becomes Seventh Largest in Colorado History as Responders Lose Homes

The Aspen Acres Fire has grown to nearly 92,000 acres, making it the seventh largest wildfire in Colorado history. New satellite imagery shows the scale of the blaze as officials ordered more evacuations in southern Colorado. The fire has already destroyed over 160 structures across the region.

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Jul 4

California Sends Aid as Aspen Acres Fire Becomes Eighth Largest in Colorado History

The Aspen Acres Fire has grown into the eighth largest wildfire in Colorado history following a period of explosive expansion. The blaze has already destroyed more than 160 structures and forced thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. New mandatory evacuation orders were issued for the entire community of Colorado City as the fire continues to spread through Pueblo and Custer Counties. California is deploying emergency resources to support Colorado's containment efforts. State officials recently visited impacted areas near Beulah to assess damages and coordinate with local partners. Leaders emphasized that all available local, state, and federal resources are being used to protect lives and property during this period of extreme fire activity.

California deploys emergency resources to ColoradoGovernor visits fire damage in Southern ColoradoAspen Acres Fire becomes 8th largest in Colorado historyWildfire destroys over 160 structures southwest of DenverMandatory evacuations ordered for Colorado City

Jul 3

State Officials Visit Aspen Acres Wildfire Command as Evacuations Reach 4,000

State officials toured the Aspen Acres Incident Command Post to receive briefings on fire activity and meet with local law enforcement following reports of 150 impacted structures. While satellite imagery captured the scale of the blaze, the state secured new approvals to enhance fire response efforts. The fire has forced at least 4,000 residents to evacuate their homes. Emergency responders have established shelters and disaster assistance centers to support those displaced, while the state provides online resources for wildfire hardship assistance.

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Colorado residents, first responders push through despite losing homes in Aspen Acres Fire

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Satellite images show Colorado fire as new evacuations ordered

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Explosive growth continues for Aspen Acres Fire in southern Colorado, becomes 8th largest in state history

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Aspen Acres wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures

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Mandatory evacuations ordered for Colorado City as Aspen Acres Fire continues to grow

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