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Aspen Acres Fire Spreads in Colorado, Not Okanogan–Omak

Friday, August 14, 2026

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The Aspen Acres Fire, reported June 29 in Colorado's San Isabel National Forest, continues to grow amid high winds and low fuel moisture. The fire has spread across Custer, Pueblo, Fremont, and Huerfano counties, affecting communities including Beulah.

The fire is not located in Okanogan–Omak, Washington, as the incident is in Colorado. No local impact on Okanogan County is indicated in the public record. Residents should monitor updates from Colorado authorities for fire-related developments.

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

Checked against the public record4 of 14 claims · 29%

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

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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 is in Colorado's 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 continues to grow“null”
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The Aspen Acres Fire is growing amid high winds“null”
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The Aspen Acres Fire is growing amid low fuel moisture“null”
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The Aspen Acres Fire has spread across Custer county“null”
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The Aspen Acres Fire has spread across Pueblo county“null”
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The Aspen Acres Fire has spread across Fremont county“null”
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The Aspen Acres Fire has spread across Huerfano county“null”
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The Aspen Acres Fire is affecting communities including Beulah“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.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 is not located in Okanogan–Omak, Washington“Location: 10 miles northwest of Rye, CO”
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The Aspen, Acres Fire incident is in ColoradoNot found in the source record — unverified.
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No local impact on Okanogan County is indicated in the public record“null”
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Residents should monitor updates from Colorado authorities for fire-related developments“null”