Gold Mountain Fire · Evacuation orders in effect. If you are in a GO zone, leave now.
DetailsThe Aspen Acres Fire was first reported on June 29th at approximately 6:00am that originated 10 miles northwest of Rye, Colorado near the Aspen Acres Campground in the area of the San Isabel National Forest. It experienced explosive growth due to record low fuel moisture levels and persistent red flag conditions in the week prior to and days following the ignition. The fire was wind driven by 40+ mph winds with gusts estimated to be up to 100 mph. It has impacted the community of Beulah, Colorado and the surrounding area in both Custer and Pueblo Counties.
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Initial reports from the Grand Junction, Montrose, Durango, and Craig interagency dispatch centers, checked every 15 minutes. Most new starts are caught small; the ones that grow become alerts.
Full dispatch logFor life-threatening emergencies, always call 911. The Slope aggregates official feeds (NWS, InciWeb, the National Interagency Fire Center), checked around the clock, plus community resources; it does not replace official emergency services or county notification systems.