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Dramatic video shows Aspen Acres Fire growing
Doorbell camera and timelapse footage show the fast-moving Aspen Acres Fire burning across Pueblo County after officials said it had scorched an estimated 23,000 acres.
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USA TODAY
· Jul 7, 2026
Crews fight massive wildfires in Colorado, Utah amid heavy winds
The Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado grew to more than 91,500 acres and the Babylon Fire in Utah grew to 96,000 acres. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/s9mwwym Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
CNN
· Jul 2, 2026
Massive flames engulf pine trees in Colorado wildfire
A video from the Custer County Sheriff’s Department in south central Colorado shows massive flames burning pine trees as the Aspen Acres wildfire continues ravaging the state. #cnn, #news, #fire
WRAL News
· Jul 5, 2026
Large fire starts at Lake Gaston home during Fourth of July fireworks
People are posting videos and photos on social media of a massive fire that started at a Lake Gaston home during Fourth of July fireworks.
The Watchers
· Jul 1, 2026
Aspen Acres Fire destroys 155 structures, three Colorado wildfires burn over 25 000 ha (62 000 acres)
The Aspen Acres Fire destroyed at least 155 structures in Pueblo and Custer counties. This fire, together with Ferris and Gold Mountain fires burned a combined 25 077 ha (61 969 acres) across Colorado by late June 30, 2026. Critical fire weather conditions are forecast to continue supporting rapid fire growth through at least July 3. Source
ArcaMax
· Jul 8, 2026
Colorado wildfires: Aspen Acres fire grows to 96,000 acres, new evacuations issued for Ferris fire
DENVER — The Aspen Acres fire surged forward on Tuesday, scorching another 3,000 acres in southern Colorado for a total burn area of more than 150 square miles, according to fire officials. That wildfire remained Colorado’s largest active ...
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Related coverage for "Dramatic video shows Aspen Acres Fire growing": USA TODAY — Crews fight massive wildfires in Colorado, Utah amid heavy winds. CNN — Massive flames engulf pine trees in Colorado wildfire. WRAL News — Large fire starts at Lake Gaston home during Fourth of July fireworks. The Watchers — Aspen Acres Fire destroys 155 structures, three Colorado wildfires burn over 25 000 ha (62 000 acres). ArcaMax — Colorado wildfires: Aspen Acres fire grows to 96,000 acres, new evacuations issued for Ferris fire