Aspen Acres Fire Tracker: Blaze Explodes To 23,000 Acres With No Air Support
Summary
A wildfire called the Aspen Acres fire has grown to cover 23,000 acres in Colorado. Strong winds of about 100 miles per hour have stopped firefighters from using planes or helicopters to fight the fire, and the fire is not yet under control.Key Facts
- The Aspen Acres fire is burning in Custer and Pueblo counties, Colorado.
- The fire was first reported early Monday morning around 6 a.m.
- By late Monday afternoon, it had spread to cover 23,000 acres.
- Winds reaching 100 miles per hour prevented any air support from being used.
- Firefighters could not contain the wildfire; it was at zero percent containment by early Tuesday.
- The fire has damaged some buildings, but the exact number is not given.
- Officials are still monitoring the situation as it develops.
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