Custer County

Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center is expanding its outreach in Westcliffe and Custer County by reestablishing a 'boots on the ground' presence. The organization has been providing services in El Paso, Teller, Pueblo, Las Animas, Alamosa, and Custer counties for years.

Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center is expanding outreach in Westcliffe and Custer County to provide veterans and military families with resources like VA benefits navigation, employment assistance, and behavioral health support. Monthly outreach events will occur at the West Custer County Library on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.

Custer County fire restrictions were downgraded from Stage 3 to Stage 1 effective July 31, following consultations between the sheriff's office, fire protection district, and National Weather Service. Stage 1 restrictions prohibit open burning, fireworks, outdoor smoking, and other activities but allow controlled fires in designated areas.

A flash flood warning has been issued for parts of Custer County and Pueblo County until 8 p.m., leading to the closure of Hwy 78 at Beulah Hill. The National Weather Service reported the warning, and a video of the flooding near Beulah was shared by the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office.

Increased fire activity in Custer County led to reinstated mandatory evacuation orders. Fire crews are patrolling the western edge of the Aspen Acres fire amid hot, dry conditions. Updates are provided for multiple fires including Hartman Hill, Gold Mountain, Ferris, Willow, Fishhook, and Elk.

Residents in Custer County are returning home as the Aspen Acres fire reaches 61% containment. Firefighters face another day of high fire danger, with updates provided on multiple wildfires including Hartman Hill, Gold Mountain, Ferris, Willow, Fishhook, and Elk fires.

Four individuals from Pueblo and Custer counties filed a lawsuit against San Isabel Electric Association, alleging the company's power line maintenance failures caused the Aspen Acres Fire on June 29, 2026. Witnesses reported a tree on a power line and prior fires near lines. The company has not responded to requests for comment, and the fire's exact cause remains under investigation.

Four individuals from Pueblo and Custer Counties filed a civil lawsuit against San Isabel Electric Association, alleging the company's failure to maintain powerlines caused the Aspen Acres Fire. Witnesses reported a tree on a powerline and fires near it before the blaze started, with plaintiffs seeking financial compensation.

The Aspen Acres fire nears 100,000 acres with 36% containment amid hotter weather and stronger winds offering no relief. Updates are provided on the Gold Mountain, Ferris, and Willow fires in Pueblo and Custer Counties.

Firefighters are working to contain four major wildfires in Colorado, including the Aspen Acres Fire, Ferris Fire, Willow Fire, and Gold Mountain Fire, which have become some of the largest in state history. These fires began in June 2026 and are being tracked by Denver7 as efforts continue to protect communities and infrastructure.

The Aspen Acres Fire has burned 100,000 acres in Custer and Pueblo counties, destroying over 850 structures and leaving parts of Beulah nearly unrecognizable. The fire, which encircled Beulah two weeks ago, has turned the community into a 'moonscape' and resulted in the loss of the historic Horseshoe Lodge in Pueblo Mountain Park.

United Way of Southern Colorado's wildfire relief fund has raised over $470,000 for the Aspen Acres Fire, aiming to collect $10 million to address the wildfire's impact in Pueblo and Custer counties.

Custer County has enforced major fire restrictions. Firefighters have doubled containment of the Aspen Acres blaze, though efforts are expected to continue for weeks.

The Aspen Acres fire has destroyed 780 structures, including garages, barns, and sheds, in Pueblo and Custer counties according to a new aerial analysis by Vexcel Data. This figure exceeds official county reports, which are still incomplete as damage assessments continue.

Custer County has enacted Stage 3 Fire Restrictions indefinitely due to dangerous conditions, banning outdoor fires, smoking, and specific vehicle activities. The decision followed consultations with fire officials, county commissioners, and the National Weather Service.

Custer County in Colorado has implemented Stage 3 Fire Restrictions effective July 9 due to the Aspen Acres Fire, as announced by the Custer County Sheriff's Office.

Thousands of people displaced by the Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado are receiving emergency assistance from The Salvation Army, which is providing food, supplies, and emotional support. The fire has destroyed over 256 homes and scorched 96,000 acres, with relief efforts expected to span years. A donor has pledged to match donations up to $50,000 for wildfire relief.

The Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado is 13% contained, with approximately 800 firefighters working to combat the blaze in Pueblo and Custer counties. Residents are experiencing devastating losses due to the wildfire.

The Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo and Custer counties, Colorado, has burned 86,983 acres and is 13% contained as of July 5. Approximately 800 personnel are working to manage the fire.

Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed California Fire resources to assist with the Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado, which has burned over 85,000 acres and is 0% contained. Fifteen Cal Fire engines and crews are supporting the firefighting efforts.

The Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado's Pueblo and Custer counties has burned 85,585 acres with 0% containment as of July 4. Over 300 additional firefighters arrived on July 3 to address the blaze, managed by the Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1.

The Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo and Custer counties, Colorado, has burned 85,585 acres and remains 0% contained as of July 4. Over 300 additional firefighters were deployed on July 3 to address the blaze.

The Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo and Custer counties has forced new mandatory evacuations, growing to 66,896 acres with 0% containment as of the latest update.

The Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo and Custer counties has grown to 66,896 acres with 0% containment, leading to new mandatory evacuations. The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office provided an updated evacuation map.

The Aspen Acres Fire remains uncontrolled in Pueblo and Custer counties in southern Colorado. The blaze continues to burn without containment, affecting the specified regions.

The Aspen Acres Fire has expanded to nearly 50,000 acres in Pueblo and Custer counties, prompting road and highway closures. The Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1 has assumed command of the wildfire.

The Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo and Custer counties has destroyed over 150 structures, with evacuation orders expanding. Some residents are unable to obtain insurance following the fire.

A Cedar Grove man lost his home in the Aspen Acres Fire. Patrick VanMeter and his wife escaped quickly as their house was among dozens destroyed in Pueblo and Custer Counties.

The Aspen Acres Fire southwest of Pueblo in Colorado has grown to over 35,000 acres, becoming the state's largest wildfire this season. It destroyed more than 155 structures, including residential homes and the historic Horseshoe Lodge, and prompted evacuations in multiple areas. Over 500 ground crews and 10 aircraft are battling the fire amid extreme dry conditions.

New evacuations and pre-evacuations have been ordered for areas near the Aspen Acres Fire, which spans Pueblo and Custer counties. Residents of Red Creek Ranches (Pueblo County) and Wetmore (Custer County) are affected, with evacuees potentially increasing demand at the Pueblo County Recreation Center shelter. The fire is expected to take weeks to contain, and the shelter currently hosts about 20 evacuees.

New mandatory evacuations are in effect for the Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo and Custer counties, Colorado, as of July 1, 2026. The fire has prompted updated evacuation orders according to a Facebook page post.

A Disaster Assistance Center is opening in Pueblo to aid residents affected by the Aspen Acres Fire. The center at Pueblo Academy of Arts will offer services from United Way, the Red Cross, and other organizations, requiring proof of ID and residency. Hours are limited to specific times through July 6.

The Aspen Acres Fire remains under 29,000 acres with 0% containment as of July 1, prompting new pre-evacuation orders issued by the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office. The Colorado Incident Management Team reported the latest update.

The Aspen Acres Fire has destroyed 55 homes in Custer County and more than 100 structures in Pueblo County. The fire impacted two counties with significant property loss.

The Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo and Custer counties, Colorado, is affecting thousands of people, prompting community members to assist those displaced by the fire.

A joint press conference for the Aspen Acres Fire is scheduled for 3 p.m. on June 30 in Beulah, involving Pueblo and Custer counties. FOX21 News will provide a live stream of the event. Colorado's Governor Jared Polis announced updates regarding the fire.

Deadly and destructive wildfires in Colorado's Pueblo and Custer counties have burned an unspecified number of structures, forced mandatory evacuations, and led to 370 animals being sheltered at the Colorado State Fairgrounds. Officials describe the situation as a 'battle for resources.'

The Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo and Custer Counties near Rye has burned 22,827 acres with 0% containment as of Tuesday, with 75 personnel responding to the blaze. Winds may increase fire activity according to the Incident Command Post in Rye.

A Ring video captured flames and ash from the Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado's Pueblo and Custer Counties, showing wind-driven smoke and fire surrounding a family's property in Beulah. Joseph Armeanio shared the video with FOX21 News.

New fires in southern Colorado have prompted immediate evacuations in southeastern Custer County at about 6:30 a.m. Monday after a fire sparked near Rye, with crews battling flames in extremely dangerous weather conditions.