Aspen Acres fire sees some rain relief as crews fight into 11th day, but threat of flash flooding emerges
While rain and higher humidity should reduce Colorado wildfire spread, wind and flash flooding across the burn scar could bring new danger
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West side of Aspen Acres fire poses greatest challenge to get wildfire under control
Growth in Aspen Acres and Willow fires make them two of the 10 largest wildfires ever recorded in Colorado
Aspen Acres fire has destroyed 780 structures across Pueblo and Custer counties, new aerial analysis shows
The estimate from Vexcel Data, a private company that flies over natural disasters, includes garages, barns and sheds. It exceeds official county reports, which remain incomplete as damage assessments continue.
Aspen Acres Fire leaves parts of Beulah community nearly unrecognizable as crews continue battling the blaze
While some homes in the community of Beulah are left standing, others were destroyed by the Aspen Acres Fire. Denver7's Veronica Acosta visited the town with fire personnel.
Aspen Acres fire was a ‘monster’ that ate anything in its path, Colorado fire officials say
A third of the volunteer Beulah Fire Department lost their homes to the Aspen Acres fire in Pueblo County.
Aspen Acres fire destroys more than 850 structures — including at least 337 homes — as it approaches 10...
The Aspen Acres fire has destroyed more than 850 structures — including at least 337 houses — southwest of Pueblo, authorities announced Friday, as the scope of the devastation from the nearly 100,000-ac...
Some Southern Colorado families return home after fire evacuation Many families in Southern Colorado got to...
Many families in Southern Colorado got to go home after being evacuated by the Aspen Acres Fire.
A wildfire team from Alaska is overseeing the response to a major Colorado wildfire
The deployment comes during an unusually quiet Alaska fire season, allowing crews to head south to help contain the devastating Aspen Acres Fire.
Want to own a piece of ski history? Aspen is now auctioning lift chairs
Aspen One, owner/operator of four ski resorts near its namesake town, is preparing to dismantle two of the lifts on Aspen Mountain and replace them with a single new one. One hundred chairs from the Bell Mou...
Colorado wildfires: 851 structures lost in Aspen Acres fire, blaze is 28% contained
Colorado officials allowed some of the thousands of people displaced by four major wildfires to return home this week, with more evacuation orders expected to be lifted on Friday.
Aspen Acres Fire evacuees lose home, face uncertain future As the Aspen Acres Fire burns on, thousands of C...
As the Aspen Acres Fire burns on, thousands of Coloradans are still displaced, many left in limbo waiting to hear if their homes were lost or to return to survey the damage. One evacuee told CBS Colorado, &q...
Colorado Springs Gazette
The Aspen Acres fire scorched 2,115 acres overnight, bringing the total acreage burned to 96,031 and 15% containment as of Wednesday morning.
Colorado Springs Gazette
Residents served by Pine Drive Water District and Signal Mountain Ranch Property Owner Water Company and damaged private wells should drink bottled water.
Colorado Springs Gazette
More updates on the status of homes in the Aspen Acres fire’s path are expected Tuesday, as thousands of displaced people wait for news.
Aspen Acres damage toll rises as Beulah fire chief reports 193 homes burned in fire
Officials said Wednesday the Aspen Acres fire has burned at least 275 homes in Pueblo and Custer counties
Colorado wildfires spark massive Salvation Army relief effort
As the Aspen Acres Fire forces thousands from their homes, relief groups across Colorado are providing food, cleanup kits, gift cards and emotional support to evacuees.
Aspen Acres Fire highlights growing insurance gap in wildfire zones A CSU researcher said the problem could...
Aspen Acres Fire highlights growing insurance gap in wildfire zones A CSU researcher said the problem could affect not only homeowners, but the long-term recovery of wildfire-prone communities.
Colorado wildfires: Aspen Acres fire grows to 96,000 acres, new evacuations issued for Ferris fire
The Aspen Acres fire surged forward on Tuesday, scorching another 3,000 acres in southern Colorado for a total burn area of more than 150 square miles.
Colorado Springs Gazette
Amid the ruins of the Aspen Acres fire, the future of Pueblo Mountain Park is uncertain.
Aspen Mountain chairlifts up for auction as resort makes way for new Nell Bell lift
More than 100 chairlifts from Aspen Mountain are up for auction, giving the public a chance to own a piece of the iconic Colorado ski resort.
Colorado wildfires: Aspen Acres fire jumps to 93,000 acres, destroys 263 homes; Ferris fire grows
Colorado’s largest active wildfire jumped several thousand acres on Monday, spurred on by windy afternoon thunderstorms to consume more than 93,000 acres, or 145 square miles.
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Colorado wildfires: Aspen Acres fire destroys 263 homes; Ferris fire grows, but containment also takes a leap
The Ferris fire in southwest Colorado shot out by another 8,864 acres Sunday evening and into Monday, though firefighters appeared to have gotten a better handle on the blaze through the day.
Aspen Acres Fire victims share stories of loss in southern Colorado Home losses in Pueblo and Custer Counti...
Home losses in Pueblo and Custer Counties are now at 263 homes. The fast-moving Aspen Acres Fire is still only 13% contained with over 91,000 acres burned.