Colorado wildfires: Aspen Acres surpasses 100,000 acres, now 61% contained
- Posted on July 18, 2026
- By The Denver Post
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In brief
The Aspen Acres wildfire in Colorado has emerged as the state's most significant active fire, scorching over 100,000 acres of land. By Saturday morning, firefighting crews achieved substantial progress, successfully containing 61% of the fire perimeter. This milestone represents critical advancement in suppression efforts, though challenges remain as crews continue battling the massive blaze affecting vast stretches of Colorado terrain.
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Colorado wildfires: Aspen Acres surpasses 100,000 acres, now 61% contained
Colorado’s largest active wildfire has burned more than 100,000 acres as crews managed to contain more than half of the fire line as of Saturday morning.
