Custer, Pueblo, Fremont and Huerfano counties continue to be affected as the Aspen Acres fire remains mostly uncontained. As of Tuesday, the fire is the third largest to occur in the region and the seventh largest in the state.
Acres Burned (as of July 7)
93,634
Rank in Southeast Colorado
#3
Rank Statewide
#7
Current Fire Restrictions by County
Alamosa County
Custer County
El Paso County, including Colorado Springs
Fremont County, including Cañon City
Huerfano County
Las Animas County, including Trinidad
Park County
Pueblo County
Teller County
For a statewide map and links to all county restriction pages, visit the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control.
For the most up to date information, consult local municipal and fire organizations.
Of the 20 most destructive fires in Colorado’s history, seven have taken place in Southeast Colorado.
Southeast Colorado’s Largest Wildfires in State History
| State Rank | Name | County | Acres | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Hayman | Douglas, Jefferson, Park and Teller | 137,760 | 2002 |
| 6 | Spring Creek | Costilla and Huerfano | 108,045 | 2018 |
| 7 | Aspen Acres fire | Custer and Pueblo | 93,634* | 2026 |
| 12 | Bridger | Las Animas and Otero | 46,612 | 2008 |
| 14 | Bear Springs | Bent and Las Animas | 44,662 | 2011 |
| 15 | MM 117 | El Paso | 42,795 | 2018 |
| 18 | Badger Hole | Baca | 33,421 | 2018 |
*Acres burned as of July 7, 2026. Fire remains active. For the latest figures, visit InciWeb.