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Aspen Acres fire crews shoring up defenses around homes in southern Colorado
Summary by Aspen News Editorial Desk Lance Benzel , as published by Colorado Sun
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about the fire and its status can be found through The Colorado Sun, which has provided updates and photos of the situation, including an image of the fire smoldering on July 6, 2026. Fire crews are working to protect homes in southern Colorado from the Aspen Acres fire.
Fire crews are working to protect homes in southern Colorado from the Aspen Acres fire. The fire is located in the Wet Mountains, near Rye, Colorado.
Moderate fire activity is expected, although recent heavy rain has helped to calm the situation. The Aspen Acres fire is currently the state's largest fire.
Further information about the fire and its status can be found through The Colorado Sun, which has provided updates and photos of the situation, including an image of the fire smoldering on July 6, 2026.
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Category: safety Published: July 22, 2026 Source: Colorado Sun Reading time: 1 min
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