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Aspen Acres Fire Grows in Colorado

Tuesday, September 15, 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 gusts up to 100 mph, with record-low fuel moisture levels contributing to rapid spread.

The fire originated 10 miles northwest of Rye, Colorado, in the San Isabel National Forest and has impacted communities across Custer, Pueblo, Fremont, and Huerfano counties, including Beulah. Incident reports note the fire's explosive growth during red flag conditions.

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

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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 gusts up to 100 mph“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 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 has contributed to rapid spread“null”
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The Aspen Acres Fire originated 10 miles northwest of Rye, 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 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 across Custer, Pueblo, Fremont, and Huerfano counties“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 the community of Beulah“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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Incident reports note the Aspen Acres Fire's 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.”