Last Stand at Aspen Acres Fire | Denver News

As the Aspen Acres fire rages across Colorado, destroying over 180 homes and forcing heart-wrenching choices, one family’s story captures the raw terror and sacrifice of wildfire survival. Daisy Weeks evacuated with her dog and essentials, leaving her father Bill Peyton behind—believing he’d protect his home. Hours of agonizing uncertainty followed, until a deputy confirmed he was alive—just as both homes were lost to flames. Bill described the inferno’s fury: 100-foot flames, deafening roars, and his cat’s frantic behavior as a final warning. Though they lost everything, they’re alive—and their story underscores the deadly stakes of ignoring evacuation orders. 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/06879040f3b2af76