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Parts of Fremont County evacuated as Aspen Acres fire surges past 91,000 acres
Summary by Aspen News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dana Coffield , as published by Colorado Sun
· July 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information on these fires and their impact on local communities is available from the Colorado Sun, including details on the cancellation of the Ouray 100 race due to the Gold Mountain fire. The fire has grown significantly, surpassing 91,000 acres.
Mandatory evacuations are in place in parts of Fremont County due to the Aspen Acres fire. The fire has grown significantly, surpassing 91,000 acres.
In other areas, the Willow fire near Leadville has expanded by 900 acres, prompting evacuations southwest of the city.
Further information on these fires and their impact on local communities is available from the Colorado Sun, including details on the cancellation of the Ouray 100 race due to the Gold Mountain fire.
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Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: Colorado Sun ·
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What is this story about? Mandatory evacuations are in place in parts of Fremont County due to the Aspen Acres fire. The fire has grown significantly, surpassing 91,000 acres. In other areas, the Willow fire near Leadville…
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