From 0 to Over 23,000 Acres in Less Than Twelve Hours

ASPEN ACRES WILDFIRE
  • The Aspen Acres Fire from Main Street in Rye prior to the town’s evacuation order was issued, along with multiple communities on Monday, June 29. Photo courtesy of Deb Straub
    The Aspen Acres Fire from Main Street in Rye prior to the town’s evacuation order was issued, along with multiple communities on Monday, June 29. Photo courtesy of Deb Straub
  • Smoke from the Aspen Acres Fire at a residence east of I-25 after a full day of uncontrolled burning, as responders waited for the wind to stop before air-support efforts could begin. Photo by Shirley PIgg
    Smoke from the Aspen Acres Fire at a residence east of I-25 after a full day of uncontrolled burning, as responders waited for the wind to stop before air-support efforts could begin. Photo by Shirley PIgg

    The Aspen Acres Fire started around 6:20 a.m. on June 29, 2026, and rapidly grew to over 23,000 acres with 0% containment in less than twelve hours.

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