Aspen Acres Fire, Colorado
Aspen Acres is a wildfire currently listed in Colorado, United States, with an estimated burned area of 101,921 acres (41,246 hectares) and was classified as Minimal.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 66%
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Containment reported at 64%
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Status: Minimal
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Status: Moderate
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Status: Extreme
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Containment reported at 61%
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Size reported at approximately 100,224 acres (40,559 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
38.0193, -105.0713
Current Situation
Aspen Acres is a wildfire currently listed in Colorado, United States, with an estimated burned area of 101,921 acres (41,246 hectares) and was classified as Minimal.
The fire was last updated 48 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
The fire is near Colorado City (22.3 km E), Westcliffe (36.8 km W), Florence (41.5 km N), Penrose (45.3 km N).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 147 km.
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Agency-reported size for Aspen Acres Fire, Colorado · 8 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Colorado City
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Westcliffe
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Florence
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Penrose
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Pueblo West
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Lincoln Park
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Colorado (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Colorado City at 14 mi).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 31 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Aspen Acres |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-COCUX-001160 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Colorado |
| Location | Beulah, Custer |
| Latitude | 38.01932 |
| Longitude | -105.07128 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 10:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 101,921 ac |
| Containment % | 66% |
| Cause | Human |
| Personnel | 699 |
| Estimated cost | $88,400,000 |
| Fuel | Timber (Grass and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 1 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Colorado City (14 mi E), Westcliffe (23 mi W), Florence (26 mi N), Penrose (28 mi N), Pueblo West (30 mi NE), Lincoln Park (29 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jun 29, 2026, 5:04 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Aspen Acres Fire is currently reported at approximately 101,921 acres (41,246 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Aspen Acres Fire is located in Colorado, United States at approximately 38.0193, -105.0713. Nearby towns include Colorado City (22.3 km E), Westcliffe (36.8 km W), Florence (41.5 km N), Penrose (45.3 km N).
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 66% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-06-29.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Colorado City (14 mi E), Westcliffe (23 mi W), Florence (26 mi N), Penrose (28 mi N), Pueblo West (30 mi NE), Lincoln Park (29 mi N).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 48 minutes ago).