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Aspen Acres fire: Growth slows as firefighters identify hot spots, work west side of fire

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · Colorado Public Radio News (RSS)

Summary

Updated 6:50 p.m., Saturday, July 11, 2026 Firefighters are continuing to slow the growth of the Aspen Acres fire. The fire outside Pueblo grew modestly overnight to 97,505 acres with 34% containment. More than 1,900 personnel are continuing to work on the fire. Officials say th…

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