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'Aspen Acres' fire approximately 23,000 acres in Pueblo County
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Key Points:
- The Aspen Acres fire in Custer County, Colorado, remains at approximately 22,827 acres with zero percent containment as of June 30, 2026, and no growth reported since early morning.
- Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for multiple areas including the towns of Beulah, Rye, San Isabel, and several surrounding regions, affecting around 2,732 households and approximately 4,200 people.
- High winds of up to 100 mph have grounded air support, complicating firefighting efforts, and multiple homes have been impacted though the exact number is unknown.
- Several road closures are in effect, including Colorado 165 and Colorado 78, and evacuation shelters are open for people, pets, and livestock, with transportation assistance provided for vulnerable residents.
- Authorities urge residents to stay indoors due to poor air quality from smoke, and the Red Cross is prioritizing shelter support and encouraging monetary donations to aid relief efforts.
