SECURITYJul 21 · 17:17 UTCKXRM FOX21 COLORADO SPRINGSDara Korn

Aspen Acres Fire: Weather drives fire growth spurt

The Aspen Acres Fire in Southern Colorado has grown to 101,546 acres and is 61% contained as of July 21. Incident Commander Rich Cowger reported 1,256 personnel are involved in firefighting efforts, with weather driving recent fire growth.

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