Colorado Wildfires: Injuries Reported, Aspen Acres Fire Grows to 100,224 Acres
Colorado Wildfires: Injuries Reported, Aspen Acres Fire Grows to 100,224 Acres
US · Published Jul 20, 2026
Wildfires continue to impact Colorado, with the Aspen Acres fire in southern Colorado consuming 100,224 acres and achieving 61% containment as of Sunday morning (Source: Denver Post, 2026-07-19).
This fire, which began on June 29 in Custer County, is now the seventh-largest in state history.

Impact & Risks

The Aspen Acres fire has destroyed nearly 900 structures, including 337 homes, and continues to threaten parts of Pueblo and Custer counties. Mandatory evacuations remain in place for several areas, and road closures are affecting travel. The Willow fire has endangered over 1,100 structures, though none have been destroyed. Injuries reported from the Willow fire highlight the risks to both residents and firefighters. Air quality concerns and potential flash flooding due to scorched earth are additional risks for affected regions.

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