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Colorado, Utah Wildfires Swell; Aspen Acres Uncontained, Guard Deployed

7/4/2026

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The Aspen Acres wildfire has expanded to nearly 105 square miles with zero containment, prompting the deployment of about 50 National Guard soldiers.
Fire crews drew water from Pueblo Reservoir to fight the Aspen Acres blaze.
Fire crews have contained about 65% of the Snyder Fire on the Colorado-Utah border.
In Utah, the Cottonwood fire grew to 147 square miles and the Babylon fire to 133 square miles.

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The Aspen Acres wildfire has expanded to nearly 105 square miles with zero containment, prompting the deployment of about 50 National Guard soldiers.
Fire crews drew water from Pueblo Reservoir to fight the Aspen Acres blaze.
Fire crews have contained about 65% of the Snyder Fire on the Colorado-Utah border.
In Utah, the Cottonwood fire grew to 147 square miles and the Babylon fire to 133 square miles.