Aspen Acres Fire: Latest Updates, Evacuations & Full Coverage
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(KRDO) — The 'Aspen Acres' fire, which started on June 29, 2026, near Rye, Colorado, and has burned across Custer and Pueblo counties, with evacuation orders also affecting parts of Fremont and Huerfano counties. The fire is now considered Colorado's 7th largest wildfire by acreage. Evacuation shelters are open in Pueblo and Custer counties, with livestock shelter available at the Colorado State Fairgrounds.
This page contains ongoing coverage of the fire, including links to evacuation maps, Pueblo County's emergency dashboard, and every story we've published as the situation develops. For current acreage and containment numbers, click the latest update above.
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Drinking water guidance issued for those affected by ‘Aspen Acres’ fire
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KRDO13 speaks with first evacuees to return home in the ‘Aspen Acres’ wildfire in Pueblo County
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‘A Hero’: Families thank pilot they credit for saving homes in the Aspen Acres Fire
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Changing checkpoint locations along Highway 67 in Fremont County pose more challenges
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‘Aspen Acres’ fire management team holds public information meeting in Pueblo
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United Way of Southern Colorado centralizes donations for victims of ‘Aspen Acres’ fire
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Lowe’s aids Colorado wildfire victims and first responders with essential supplies
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United Way highlights KRDO13 Southern Colorado Cares Telethon for ‘Aspen Acres’ fire evacuees
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Williamsburg evacuated suddenly as fire threatened north overnight
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Historic Bishop Castle in Colorado endures ‘Aspen Acres’ fire threat
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Northern movement of ‘Aspen Acres’ fire prompts mandatory evacuations south of Florence in Fremont County
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UPDATE: Day 7 of Aspen Acres Fire may be best yet for firefighters
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What’s it like at the Aspen Acres fire line? Hear from a wildland firefighter
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98-year-old disabled veteran evacuates from ‘Aspen Acres’ fire
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Officials advise boaters of water pickups on Lake Pueblo due to ‘Aspen Acres’ wildfire
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Drone incursions over ‘Aspen Acres’ fire force warning from incident management team
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Pueblo County launches portal for ‘Aspen Acres’ fire victims
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How large historically is the Aspen Acres Fire? We contextualize the blaze
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More evacuees arrive at Pueblo County shelter as authorities announce new evacuations in the ‘Aspen Acres’ wildfire
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Pueblo residents grapple with smoke and ash while their health and daily routines are affected
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Wetmore evacuees forced to leave home in a matter of minutes
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Humane Society opens shelter for pets displaced by ‘Aspen Acres’ fire
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Residents of Fremont, Pueblo counties worry about threat from advancing ‘Aspen Acres’ fire
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Family of firefighters loses their home in Aspen Acres Fire
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Evacuees in Salt Creek wait as Aspen Acres fire rages on in Pueblo, Custer counties
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New evacuations for Aspen Acres Fire could increase the need for help in Pueblo, Custer counties
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Day 3 of Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo County expected to bring more red flag conditions
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Smoke from ‘Aspen Acres’ fire drifts into Colorado Springs
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Uncertainty looms at ‘Aspen Acres’ Fire evacuation shelter
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