Colorado Wildfires Rage Across State | Denver News

Colorado’s wildfire season is exploding with danger as multiple massive fires rage across the state, forcing evacuations, displacing hundreds, and claiming a tragic life. The Aspen Acres fire, now over 98,000 acres and still growing, has destroyed more than 850 homes and is just 36% contained. Two new fires — Green Ridge and Fishhook — have erupted in northern Colorado, with Green Ridge triggering mandatory evacuations and prompting a state disaster declaration. A pilot died battling the Gold Mountain fire, which has scorched 36,000 acres. Meanwhile, the Ferris fire, sparked by lightning, has merged into a 64,000-acre inferno, and the Willow fire near Leadville continues to burn. Smoke blankets the region, worsening air quality for those with respiratory issues. Authorities are urging residents to stay alert, heed evacuation orders, and prioritize safety as the situation evolves. 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/4cab92441f1d1296