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Aspen Acres Fire Grows in Colorado

Thursday, August 6, 2026

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The Aspen Acres Fire, first reported on June 29, 2026, has grown significantly due to sustained winds over 40 mph and record-low fuel moisture levels.

The fire, located 10 miles northwest of Rye, Colorado, in the San Isabel National Forest, has impacted communities in Custer, Pueblo, Fremont, and Huerfano counties. It initially affected Beulah, Colorado, with ongoing threats to additional areas.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/copsf-aspen-acres-fire

Checked against the public record6 of 8 claims · 75%

Every factual claim below was checked against the original public record. Source: original document ↗

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The Aspen Acres Fire was first reported on June 29, 2026“The Aspen Acres Fire was first reported on June 29th at approximately 6:00am.”
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The Aspen Acres Fire has grown significantly due to sustained winds over 40 mph“The Aspen Acres Fire experienced explosive growth due to record‑low fuel moisture levels and persistent red flag conditions during the week preceding and the days following ignition. The fire was driven by sustained winds over 40 mph, with gusts estimated up to 100 mph.”
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The Aspen Acres Fire has grown significantly due to record-low fuel moisture levels“The Aspen Acres Fire experienced explosive growth due to record‑low fuel moisture levels and persistent red flag conditions during the week preceding and the days following ignition.”
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The Aspen Acres Fire is located 10 miles northwest of Rye, ColoradoNot found in the source record — unverified.
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The Aspen Acres Fire is located in the San Isabel National Forest“The Aspen Acres Fire was first reported on June 29th at approximately 6:00am. The fire originated 10 miles northwest of Rye, Colorado in the area of the San Isabel National Forest.”
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The Aspen Acres Fire has impacted communities in Custer, Pueblo, Fremont, and Huerfano counties“The Aspen Acres Fire experienced explosive growth due to record‑low fuel moisture levels and persistent red flag conditions during the week preceding and the days following ignition. The fire was driven by sustained winds over 40 mph, with gusts estimated up to 100 mph. It initially impacted the community of Beulah, Colorado, and later affected additional communities and areas across Custer, Pueblo, Fremont, and Huerfano counties.”
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The Aspen Acres Fire initially affected Beulah, Colorado“The Aspen Acres Fire experienced explosive growth due to record‑low fuel moisture levels and persistent red flag conditions during the week preceding and the days following ignition. The fire was driven by sustained winds over 40 mph, with gusts estimated up to 100 mph. It initially impacted the community of Beulah, Colorado, and later affected additional communities and areas across Custer, Pueblo, Fremont, and Huerfano counties.”
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The Aspen Acres Fire has ongoing threats to additional areas“null”