The Aspen Acres fire, which began on July 26th near Aspen, Colorado, is now considered the 11th largest wildfire in state history. As of Thursday afternoon, the fire's acreage had been revised to 50,187 acres [1]. This significant increase in size makes it the largest recorded wildfire in Colorado since at least 2002 when aerial surveys began [3]. The fire is still active and has burned through a mix of forested areas and open land. Local authorities have warned residents within the evacuation zone to prepare for potential evacuations as conditions remain volatile.
[1] Yahoo.com (2026-08-01 01:58) [3] Alaska CIMT #1 (unspecified date)