Aspen Acres Fire Holds at 101,921 Acres, 66% Contained as Flooding Threat Persists

Description: The Aspen Acres Fire remains at 101,921 acres and 66% contained. Firefighters continue suppression repair while monsoonal storms increase the risk of flash flooding in burn scar areas...


Published: 07/29/2026
Byline: SECO News

Aspen Acres Fire Daily Update – July 29, 2026
Fire Information: 719-697-8353 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Email: 2026.aspenacres@firenet.gov
 
Location: 10 Miles NW of Rye, CO
Start Date: June 29, 2026
Size: 101,921 acres
Containment: 66%, Total Personnel: 706
 
KEY MESSAGES:
 
Afternoon thunderstorms yesterday caused an elevated risk of flooding across the fire area. Debris flows occurred in recently burned areas within the fire perimeter. Community members should monitor emergency alerts and be prepared to act in case of flash flooding or changes in fire activity.
 
CURRENT SITUATION:
 
Yesterday in the northeastern part of the fire, firefighters continued to assess and carry out suppression repair on fire lines. Heavy machinery is working to repair dozer line, and hand crews are fixing fences that were cut during suppression activities. On the northwest edge, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) are scouting for remaining heat along the fire perimeter.
 
In the area south of Saint Charles Peak and around San Isabel, crews are strengthening indirect primary control lines. Fire behavior was minimal yesterday because of rain and cloud cover. Firefighters took advantage of limited fire activity to assess possible strategic containment lines in difficult and dangerous terrain. In the area northwest of Rye, crews continue to hold and improve the lines protecting the community.
 
During periods of monsoonal rains, aviation resources were able to support other nearby incidents with initial attack efforts.
 
The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team continues to conduct assessments of post-fire hazards, including burn severity and potential impacts to critical infrastructure, watersheds, and natural resources
 
WEATHER
 
Monsoon moisture will remain in place today, resulting in a high probability of showers and thunderstorms, and slightly cooler temperatures. These storms may produce heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds. Relative humidity is expected to remain above 40% across much of the fire footprint, with temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s in upper elevations. Towards the end of the week, weather is expected to trend warmer and drier, which may cause changes in fire activity.
 
CLOSURE AND EVACUATIONS
 
There is an Fire Area Closure on the San Carlos Ranger District of the Pike, San Isabel, Comanche and Cimarron National Forest. Visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/.../aspen-acres-fire-area-closure. There is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) in place above the fire area. Flying any aircraft within the TFR is prohibited. This includes the use of drones, or unmanned aerial systems.
 
For evacuation information please visit Pueblo County: www.puebloemergency.info,
 
AIR QUALITY
 
An Air Resource Advisor is assigned to the incident and assessing where communities may be impacted by smoke. To get daily air quality information, visit https://fire.airnow.gov/


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