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Aspen Acres Fire Gains Ground | Colorado Springs News
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- Jul 5, 2026
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The Aspen Acres fire, one of Colorado’s most destructive blazes, now sits at 13% containment after burning over 86,000 acres and destroying 200 structures. Cooler temps and calmer winds Saturday gave crews a crucial window to push containment south of Turtle Buttes and along the St. Charles River. Governor Jared Polis has declared a state of emergency, with National Guard support and 16-hour shifts for firefighters—now even getting hot meals and rest. Sunday’s forecast brings similar conditions but a risk of dry thunderstorms. A major support hub at CSU-Pueblo is feeding, fueling, and showering crews. While progress is encouraging, officials warn full control could take weeks, and the fire’s footprint will remain large for the foreseeable future. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d5a50f92af8ff77c