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Fire southwest of Pueblo explodes to 23,000 acres amid 100-mph wind gusts
Summary by Aspen News Editorial Desk Olivia Prentzel , as published by Colorado Sun
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The combination of extreme heat, dry conditions, and strong winds has created challenging circumstances for the affected area, with wind gusts reaching speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. A wildfire has been reported in southern Colorado, with extremely dry conditions and strong winds contributing to its spread.
A wildfire has been reported in southern Colorado, with extremely dry conditions and strong winds contributing to its spread. The fire, known as the Aspen Acres fire, is one of several to recently ignite in the region.
It is located southwest of Pueblo and has grown significantly in size. Further details about the fire can be found through the Colorado Sun.
The combination of extreme heat, dry conditions, and strong winds has created challenging circumstances for the affected area, with wind gusts reaching speeds of up to 100 miles per hour.
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Category: safety Published: June 29, 2026 Source: Colorado Sun Reading time: 1 min
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