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Aspen Acres Fire Grows in Colorado

Friday, August 21, 2026

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The Aspen Acres Fire, reported June 29, has grown significantly due to sustained winds over 40 mph and low fuel moisture, according to InciWeb records. The fire originated 10 miles northwest of Rye, Colorado, in San Isabel National Forest.

The fire has impacted communities in Custer, Pueblo, Fremont, and Huerfano counties, with explosive growth during red flag conditions. No direct impact on Okanogan–Omak, WA, is noted in the source material.

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

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The Aspen Acres Fire was reported on June 29“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 low fuel moisture“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 originated 10 miles northwest of Rye“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 originated in Colorado“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 originated in San Isabel National Forest“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“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 impacted communities in Pueblo“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 impacted communities in Fremont“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 impacted communities in Huerfano“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 had explosive growth during red flag conditions“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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No direct impact on Okanogan–Omak, WA, is noted“null”