Aspen Acres Fire Triggers Mass Evacuations as Western Fires Intensify
TL;DR
A fast-moving Colorado wildfire near Denver grew to about 272 square kilometres, prompting evacuations for around 2,200 people and destroying more than 160 structures, as crews battle the Aspen Acres Fire and other Western blazes amid hot, dry, windy conditions tied to climate change. National Guard support and air operations are part of the response, with officials warning of continued fire danger and the potential for flash floods in recently burned areas.
- Thousands forced to evacuate in Colorado as wildfire spreads Al Jazeera
- UPDATE: National Guard soldiers arrive Friday as Aspen Acres Fire grows to nearly 67,000 acres FOX21 News Colorado
- Aspen Acres fire: All of Colorado City is evacuated after fire grew overnight Colorado Public Radio
- Aspen Acres fire roars across 27 square miles in less than a day, now 8th largest in Colorado history The Denver Post
- Mandatory evacuations expand overnight as Aspen Acres fire grows to nearly 74,000 acres Colorado Springs Gazette
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