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UPDATE: Aspen Acres Fire Surpasses 50,000 Acres – 0% Contained | Colorado Wildfires

UPDATE: Aspen Acres Fire Surpasses 50,000 Acres with 0% Containment

July 2, 2026 • Breaking Wildfire Update • Colorado

BREAKING: The Aspen Acres Fire burning in southern Colorado has now exceeded 50,000 acres and remains 0% contained. Official acreage stands at 50,187 acres as of the latest mapping on July 2, 2026. The fire is currently the #1 priority wildfire in the United States.

50,187 Total Acres
0% Containment
150+ Structures Lost
650+ Personnel

Current Status – Aspen Acres Fire

The fire, which ignited on or around June 29, 2026, is burning across Pueblo and Custer Counties (primarily north/northwest of Rye and near areas including Beulah, Colorado City, and Wetmore). It has shown rapid, explosive growth driven by high winds, critically low humidity, and red flag conditions.

  • Size: 50,187 acres (official latest mapping)
  • Containment: 0%
  • Structures destroyed: More than 150 (including over 125 homes in Pueblo County and dozens more in Custer County)
  • Evacuations: Mandatory evacuations expanded (including Wetmore); pre-evacuation notices in additional areas of Pueblo, Custer, Huerfano, and Fremont counties
  • Road closures: Highway 96 closed between key points; additional CDOT restrictions in effect
  • Resources: 650+ firefighters and support personnel; incident management now led by an Alaska-based team

Fire behavior has included pyrocumulus clouds and extreme spread on multiple flanks. Officials note the fire will likely continue growing before full perimeter control can be established.

Other Continuing Significant Fires in Colorado

While the Aspen Acres Fire dominates headlines as the largest and most urgent, several other large fires remain active across the state amid ongoing hot, dry, and windy conditions:

Aspen Acres

Area: Pueblo / Custer

Size: 50,187 acres

0% Contained

Ferris

Area: Montezuma

Size: ~25,800 acres

0% Contained

Gold Mountain

Area: Ouray

Size: ~16,400 acres

0% Contained

Snyder / Snyder Mesa

Area: Mesa (CO-UT border)

Size: ~30,000 acres

Active

Colorado has seen over 80,000 acres burned in recent large fires. Nationally, the National Interagency Fire Center reports 49 uncontained large fires, with preparedness level at PL 4. The Cottonwood Fire in Utah is currently the largest single incident in the country.

Impacts and What to Watch

Evacuation centers are open in Pueblo (including large animal/livestock support at the Colorado State Fairgrounds). Air quality impacts are possible for communities downwind. Fire officials emphasize that resources are being prioritized but the fire’s size and terrain make rapid containment extremely difficult.

Conditions remain favorable for continued growth through at least the next several days.

Official Sources & Safety Information

Disclaimer: This post summarizes publicly reported information from official and reputable news sources as of July 2, 2026. Wildfire situations change rapidly. Always verify the latest details directly from Pueblo County Sheriff, local emergency management, and InciWeb before making decisions. This is not an official incident report.

Stay safe out there. More updates will be posted as significant developments occur.

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