Colorado wildfires: 12 injuries reported in Willow fire burning near Leadville; Aspen Acres fire grows to 100,200 acres
- Posted on July 19, 2026
- By The Denver Post
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In brief
Colorado faces escalating wildfire emergencies as two major fires simultaneously threaten communities. The Aspen Acres fire has devastated over 100,200 acres, ranking as the state's seventh-largest wildfire in recorded history, with containment efforts reaching 61% by Sunday. Meanwhile, the Willow fire near Leadville has injured a dozen people, raising concerns about public safety and evacuation protocols. These concurrent disasters highlight the growing severity of wildfire season in Colorado's mountainous regions.
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Colorado wildfires: 12 injuries reported in Willow fire burning near Leadville; Aspen Acres fire grows to 100,200 acres
The Aspen Acres fire, Colorado’s largest active wildfire and the seventh-largest fire in state history, had consumed more than 100,200 acres and was 61% contained on Sunday, fire officials said.
