Gov. Polis requests major disaster declaration for Aspen Acres Fire

Colorado Governor Jared Polis requested a major disaster declaration for two wildfires—the Aspen Acres Fire and Gold Mountain Fire—which burned over 140,000 acres across Pueblo and Custer counties. The request seeks federal aid from FEMA to address recovery efforts, including individual assistance, public assistance, and hazard mitigation funding. These requests also account for flooding and debris following the fires.