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Aspen Acres fire crews patrol western edge, after hot, dry conditions test defenses
Summary by Aspen News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Olivia Prentzel , as published by Colorado Sun
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Increased activity led to new evacuation orders in Custer County. Further information is available from the Colorado Sun, including updates on multiple fires in the region, such as those at Hartman Hill and Gold Mountain, among others.
Crews are monitoring the situation in western areas after challenging conditions.
Increased activity led to new evacuation orders in Custer County.
Further information is available from the Colorado Sun, including updates on multiple fires in the region, such as those at Hartman Hill and Gold Mountain, among others.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: Colorado Sun ·
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What is this story about? Crews are monitoring the situation in western areas after challenging conditions. Increased activity led to new evacuation orders in Custer County. Further information is available from the Colorado…
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