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Aspen Acres Fire

101,965
Acres
72%
Contained
141
Personnel

Situation Summary

The Aspen Acres wildfire in Custer County, CO, has been burning with minimal fire behavior, backing, creeping, and smoldering, with 101,965 acres burned and 72% containment as of the latest update.

Official source description: 20 Miles SW from Pueblo, CO

Current Fire Behavior

Minimal; Backing; Creeping; Smoldering

Intelligence Timeline

Sat, Aug 8 - 11:40 PM Source: NIFC
101,965 acres
72% cont.
Fri, Aug 7 - 11:20 PM Source: NIFC
101,965 acres
72% cont.
Fri, Aug 7 - 7:13 AM Source: NIFC
101,965 acres
71% cont.
Thu, Aug 6 - 8:32 PM Source: NIFC
101,961 acres
68% cont.

Location

Public Safety & Travel

Preparedness Advice

No preparedness advice available based on the current fire behavior and evacuation status.

IRWIN ID: {1CDF5E5A-F22E-4352-A582-C2A47663B93D}

Discovered: Jun 29, 2026

Cause: Human

Est. Cost to Date: $99,800,000

Coordinates: 38.0193, -105.0713

Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the Aspen Acres Fire burned?

The Aspen Acres Fire has burned 101,965 acres as of August 8, 2026.

Is the Aspen Acres Fire contained?

As of the latest update, the Aspen Acres Fire is 72% contained.

What caused the Aspen Acres Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Human.

Where is the Aspen Acres Fire located?

The Aspen Acres Fire is burning in Custer, CO.

Is the Aspen Acres Fire still active?

Yes, as of the latest official update, the Aspen Acres Fire remains active.

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