Colorado Wildfires Summer 2026: What It Means for Colorado Springs Homeowners and Buyers
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Colorado is in the middle of one of its most active wildfire seasons in recent memory. As of July 8, 2026, six large wildfires have burned more than 129,000 acres across the state, with the Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo and Custer counties now the largest active fire — sitting at approximately 93,500 acres and 16% contained after starting June 29.
For Colorado Springs residents and military families with Fort Carson orders, here's what's actually relevant right now.
Where the Fires Are and What's Burning
The Aspen Acres Fire is the most significant fire affecting the Colorado Springs region. It started June 29 in Pueblo and Custer counties — southwest of Pueblo along the Wet Mountains corridor — and has been driven by record-low fuel moisture…
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