Aspen Acres Fire Survivors Return Home | Denver News

Some families displaced by the Aspen Acres Fire are finally allowed back home—though they’re still on pre-evacuation status and must stay ready to leave. Jen Garren returned to her Colorado City home, where smoke damage and spoiled food remain, but she’s grateful her house stood. The American Red Cross has supported over 700 people with shelter, food, pets—even a ferret—and cleanup kits, while also offering mental health aid. Caseworkers help those who lost everything find temporary housing and plan recovery. But not everyone’s home yet: families like Andy McKinley’s in Beulah are still evacuated as entire neighborhoods were destroyed. Officials urge everyone to check the latest evacuation maps before heading back. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/959c9ccd45f2d467