Aspen Acres wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
Summary
A large wildfire near Denver, Colorado, has forced thousands of people to leave their homes and destroyed over 160 buildings. The fire has grown to about 105 square miles, with no part of it contained yet, while firefighters and the National Guard work to control it.Key Facts
- The Aspen Acres wildfire is burning southwest of Denver, Colorado.
- More than 160 structures have been destroyed so far.
- The fire covers nearly 105 square miles with zero containment.
- Thousands of residents from Colorado City, Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel have been evacuated.
- About 40 large wildfires are burning in the western United States due to dry weather and little winter snow.
- Firefighters are using water scooped from Pueblo Reservoir to fight the fire.
- Around 50 National Guard soldiers have been deployed to help with road checkpoints and water safety.
- Nearby, other large fires like the Snyder, Cottonwood, and Babylon fires are also active, with fatalities reported among fire crews on the Colorado/Utah border.
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