Wildfire Southwest of Denver Forces Thousands to Evacuate and Destroys More than 160 Structures
The blaze has forced more than 4,000 evacuations and destroyed at least 180 structures as hot, dry, windy weather drives its spread, officials said.
- On Friday, the Aspen Acres Fire in southern Colorado reached 66,896 acres with zero containment, forcing more than 4,000 evacuations across Pueblo and Custer counties.
- Investigators believe the fire, which started Monday near the Aspen Acres Campground, was human-caused; dry conditions and record-low snowfall from last winter fueled rapid spread.
- The fire has destroyed at least 180 structures and forced evacuations including Colorado City, while emergency response deployed seven large air tankers and over 300 personnel.
- Poor air quality from wildfire smoke prompted officials to urge vulnerable residents to limit outdoor activity, and Pueblo Fire Department Chief Barb Huber confirmed fireworks bans ahead of July 4.
- Forecasts predict steady, active fire behavior through the weekend as 50 National Guard soldiers arrive Friday to manage checkpoints, with State Park Rangers keeping boaters clear of water-scooping operations.
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Colorado Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate
A wildfire burning southwest of Denver has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and destroyed more than 160 structures by Friday as erratic winds pushed the blaze across two Colorado counties. The Aspen Acres fire is one of about 40 uncontained large blazes burning mostly in the West, fueled...
A wildfire is spreading rapidly in southern Colorado, destroying more than 160 homes. Authorities have ordered the evacuation of several communities, while the United States is facing approximately 40 major wildfires across the western continent.
Colorado wildfire destroys 160 structures; thousands evacuated
A wildfire burning southwest of Denver has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and destroyed more than 160 structures by Friday as erratic winds pushed the blaze across two Colorado counties. The Aspen Acres fire is one of about 40 uncontained large blazes burning mostly in the West, fueled by months of dry weather...
Colorado wildfire destroys 160 structures as raging blaze causes thousands to evacuate
A wildfire burning southwest of Denver has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and destroyed more than 160 structures by Friday as erratic winds pushed the blaze across two Colorado counties.
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