Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
Summary
A large wildfire southwest of Denver has forced thousands of people to leave their homes and destroyed over 160 buildings. The fire, called Aspen Acres, has grown quickly due to dry weather and strong winds, covering nearly 105 square miles with no containment yet.Key Facts
- The Aspen Acres fire is burning in two Colorado counties near Denver.
- Over 160 structures have been destroyed by the fire.
- Thousands of residents from Colorado City, Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel have been evacuated.
- The fire has expanded by 17 square miles overnight and now covers about 105 square miles.
- Firefighters are using water from Pueblo Reservoir to fight the fire.
- About 50 National Guard soldiers are helping with road checkpoints and safety operations.
- Dry weather and low snow last winter have made wildfires worse in the western U.S.
- Other wildfires in the region, like the Snyder Fire and Cottonwood fire, are also burning large areas.
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