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Fire razes three Colorado homes; $9K fundraiser launched

7/6/2026

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The Aspen Acres Fire destroyed all three homes on Marilyn Mondragon-Wren’s property in Beulah, Colorado.
She lost decades-old family photos, handmade blankets and military keepsakes in the blaze.
Mondragon-Wren and her husband are now staying at her late parents’ home in Colorado Springs.
A GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $8,900, prompting community members to donate clothing and essentials.
She has begun donating extra items she received to other evacuees.

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Story summary

The Aspen Acres Fire destroyed all three homes on Marilyn Mondragon-Wren’s property in Beulah, Colorado.
She lost decades-old family photos, handmade blankets and military keepsakes in the blaze.
Mondragon-Wren and her husband are now staying at her late parents’ home in Colorado Springs.
A GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $8,900, prompting community members to donate clothing and essentials.
She has begun donating extra items she received to other evacuees.