Aspen Acres Fire Triggers Mass Evacuations as Western Fires Intensify
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.
