Colorado, Aspen Acres fire
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The Aspen Acres Fire has burned nearly 67,000 acres and destroyed at least 180 structures as of the most recent update from fire officials. The fast-moving wildfire that began June 29 near the Aspen Acres campground in Custer County is now the ninth largest in Colorado history.
The Aspen Acres fire scorched 2,115 acres overnight, bringing the total acreage burned to 96,031 and 15% containment as of Wednesday morning.
The Aspen Acres Fire continues to rage in Pueblo and Custer counties and saw vast growth on July 1, jumping from just over 28,000 acres on Wednesday morning to more than 50,000 acres Thursday afternoon.
A wildfire burning on Colorado’s Western Slope consumed hundreds of acres on Tuesday and destroyed two buildings, including a home, according to firefighting officials.
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Ouray Colorado fire today: Evacuation ordered for Ouray fire with road closures & full emergency - check current status, affected routes & more
India, June 28 -- The active Gold Mountain Fire is burning just north of the City of Ouray, prompting mandatory evacuations, road closures, and a full emergency response. The wildfire ignited on the evening of June 27,
Fire districts sent crews out around the state to help fight wildfires – with fire danger also on the Front Range, departments said they have plenty of local staff.
