ASPEN ACERS FIRE UPDATE - FREMONT COUNTY
The Aspen Acres Fire has exploded to 91,523 acres, making it the seventh-largest wildfire in Colorado history. After a significant run driven by gusty, erratic thunderstorm winds, containment slightly dropped from 14% to 12%. The fire is currently the No. 1 firefighting priority in the United States, with 1,374 personnel assigned. At least 212 structures have been destroyed across Pueblo and Custer counties, though no civilian deaths have been reported.
Critical weather conditions remain a major challenge. A community meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Centennial High School in Pueblo. It will also stream on the official Aspen Acres Fire Facebook page.
Fremont County Mandatory Evacuation Zones
On Sunday evening, all previous pre-evacuation notices in Fremont County were upgraded to Mandatory Evacuation Orders. Law enforcement and fire protection personnel have been conducting door-to-door notifications.
The following areas are under mandatory evacuation:
- Towns: Coal Creek, Rockvale, and Williamsburg.
- Subdivisions: Los Pinos Subdivision and Lock Mountain Estates.
- Roads: Newlin Ridge Road, and Fremont County Roads 15, 100, and 103.
- Corridors: Highway 67 corridor extending north from the Custer County line.