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    You are at:Home » Aspen Acres Fire Becomes Third Largest Wildfire in Southeast Colorado’s Recorded History

    Aspen Acres Fire Becomes Third Largest Wildfire in Southeast Colorado’s Recorded History

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    By Digest Staff on July 7, 2026 Spotlight

    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 RankNameCountyAcresYear
    4HaymanDouglas, Jefferson, Park and Teller137,7602002
    6Spring CreekCostilla and Huerfano108,0452018
    7Aspen Acres fireCuster and Pueblo93,634*2026
    12BridgerLas Animas and Otero46,6122008
    14Bear SpringsBent and Las Animas44,6622011
    15MM 117El Paso42,7952018
    18Badger HoleBaca33,4212018

    *Acres burned as of July 7, 2026. Fire remains active. For the latest figures, visit InciWeb.

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