The Aspens Acres Fire is reported at 35,467 acres with 0% containment and more than 155 structures in Pueblo & Custer County have been lost as of 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

MANDATORY EVACUATIONS:
Wetmore
Colorado City North of 165, west of Crow Cutoff to Table Mountain Church
Red Creek Ranch area north of Highway 78, south of Highway 96, and west of Siloam Road.
Town of Beulah
Town of Rye
Town of San Isabel
Burnt Mill Rd East to Interstate 25
South of Lake Isabel to Rye, 2 mile evacuation from San Isabel
From Lazy Acres to Bishops Castle on Hwy 165
12 Mile Road
3R Road to Crow Cutoff
Crow Cutoff west to Boulder Avenue

Disaster Assistance Center:
A Disaster Assistance Center is opening today at 1 PM at the Pueblo Academy of Arts (formerly Pitts Middle School), 29 Lehigh Ave, Pueblo, CO 81005, for Pueblo County and Custer County residents who have been evacuated or impacted by the Aspen Acres Fire.
The Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) is a one-stop resource center set up to assist
survivors with the recovery process.

EVACUATION Large Animals:
Colorado State Fairgrounds. Enter on Gate 6 on Small Ave.
Anyone with livestock may park their RV’s at the Colorado State Fairgrounds. Check-in will be required at Gate 7.

Evacuees Seeking Shelter:
English: 1-844-975-1881
Spanish: 1-844-975-1882
You can also visit this website.

This information comes from the Pueblo County Sheriffs Website.

Originally posted June 30, frequently updated.