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Margo: Aspen is ‘so fire’ — like literally
Summary by Aspen News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ali Margo, Aspen Daily News Columnist , as published by Aspen Daily News
· July 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the situation are available from the Aspen Daily News, which reported on the incident and the local resident's reaction to the smoke in Basalt. A local resident expressed concern about a situation in the area, describing it as being "so fire" and comparing it to a literal fire.
A local resident expressed concern about a situation in the area, describing it as being "so fire" and comparing it to a literal fire. This description was made in reference to a scene in Basalt, where a large amount of black smoke was visible.
The smoke was seen billowing over downtown Basalt, creating a dark atmosphere. A decision was made to leave the area, with the suggestion to "get the heck out of here" being made to Ryan's parents.
Further details about the situation are available from the Aspen Daily News, which reported on the incident and the local resident's reaction to the smoke in Basalt.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: Aspen Daily News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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