Aspen Acres Fire Swells to 7th Largest in Colorado | Denver News

The Aspen Acres fire rages on, now Colorado’s seventh-largest wildfire, devouring 89,000 acres and forcing thousands to flee as mandatory evacuations expand. Winds from a recent storm pushed flames toward Wetmore, triggering new orders north of town. Over 200 homes may be lost, with thousands displaced across Pueblo, Custer, and Huerfano counties. Containment at just 6% underscores the fire’s chaos, as 1,000+ responders battle the blaze—likely human-caused. Roads remain closed, and shelters open in Pueblo, Wetmore, and Florence to support evacuees. 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/7a397f91cbb2af0b