Heat, wind expected to intensify Colorado wildfires as Aspen Acres nears 100,000 acres
admin The Aspen Acres fire, in Pueblo and Custer counties, remains Colorado’s largest wildfire at 98,609 acres
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Specialized helicopter that crashed while fighting wildfire near Ouray belonged to Georgia company
The pilot killed in the crash, who has not been publicly identified, was flying in a K-MAX helicopter, which is…
Aspen Acres fire took everything from them but their lives. Here’s how a few Colorado survivors are facing an uncertain future.
Some locals fled the fire moments before it consumed their homes and land. Others never had a chance to gather…
Firefighters race to increase containment on Colorado wildfires as hot, dry conditions set in
Fire growth has slowed on large fires as thousands of personnel battle flames across Colorado.
Firefighters in Beulah recount desperate battle against “monster” blaze fueled by 100 mph winds
For Beulah’s volunteer fire department, the Aspen Acres fire was a nightmare scenario they had trained for.
Custer County enforces major fire restrictions even as firefighters double containment of Aspen Acres blaze
Crews are making progress on fires across the state, but those fighting the Aspen Acres fire anticipate their efforts will…
Aspen Acres fire has destroyed 780 structures across Pueblo and Custer counties, new aerial analysis shows
The estimate from Vexcel Data, a private company that flies over natural disasters, includes garages, barns and sheds. It exceeds…
As wildfires burn across Colorado, here’s an updated insurance breakdown for homeowners
New laws are also providing more transparency and faster access for those impacted by the wildfires, though affordability is still…
Aspen Acres fire sees some rain relief as crews fight into 11th day, but threat of flash flooding emerges
While rain and higher humidity should reduce Colorado wildfire spread, wind and flash flooding across the burn scar could bring…
Strong, gusty winds test fire lines as Aspen Acres blaze grows to 96,000 acres
Southeast winds pushed the fire toward bulldozer lines crews had finished the day before, as fire surges to the northwest,…