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Aspen Acres Fire destroys 55 homes in one Colorado county, more than 100 structures in another
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Key Points:
- The Aspen Acres Fire in southern Colorado has destroyed 55 homes in Custer County and over 100 structures in Pueblo County, with the wildfire expanding to 28,314 acres and currently 0% contained.
- Mandatory evacuations are in effect for towns including Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel, with evacuation centers set up for residents and their large animals.
- Firefighting efforts include the use of eight air tankers, and although one firefighter was injured, no other injuries have been reported; the cause of the fire remains unknown.
- Residents like Beulah’s Zakary Bruce have lost homes and possessions entirely, highlighting the severe personal impact of the fire.
- The Aspen Acres Fire is one of nine major wildfires burning in Colorado, alongside others like the Big Sheep Fire in Huerfano County, which has burned over 1,100 acres.
