Aspen Acres fire races across 17 square miles overnight, now 9th largest in Colorado history

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Flames have consumed 66,896 acres, or more than 100 square miles, as of Friday morning. Aspen Acres fire races across 17 square miles overnight, now 9th largest in Colorado history Flames have consumed 66,896 acres, or more than 100 square miles, as of Friday morning. Read Story Related articles: Fourth of July fireworks will further pollute Colorado’s smoke-filled air, experts say Colorado wildfires burn 208 square miles as state braces for hot, dry Fourth of July Crews gain containment on 2 Colorado wildfires as others continue to grow Southern Colorado communities reel as residents flee fast-growing Aspen Acres fire: ‘The whole sky was black’ Ouray officials, businesses encouraging tourism despite Gold Mountain fire nearby © Copyright 2026 The Denver Post. All rights reserved. 5990 Washington Street | Denver, CO 80216 You're receiving this email because you've signed up to receive Denver Post Colorado from The Denver Post. Unsubscribe