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Firehawks Idle as Aspen Acres Burns | Colorado Springs News
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- Jul 20, 2026
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Summary
Colorado spent fifty million dollars on two high-tech Firehawk helicopters meant to battle massive wildfires — yet neither has been deployed to the state’s largest blaze, the Aspen Acres Fire, which has already burned over 100,000 acres. While one helicopter has been flying since last year and the other its first full summer, both have instead been used on smaller fires. One was even sidelined for maintenance last season, with officials citing safety over deployment. With California operating far more of these aircraft, Colorado’s underutilization raises serious questions — and we’re still waiting for an official explanation. 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/8391c6eb6c84bd5a