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 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.
