Colorado Wildfires: 851 Structures Lost in Aspen Acres Fire, Blaze Is 28% Contained

Firefighters in Beulah recount desperate battle against “monster” blaze fueled by 100 mph winds

For Beulah’s volunteer fire department, the Aspen Acres fire was a nightmare scenario they had trained for: a fast-moving blaze that forced the 27-member department to fight to protect neighbors’ homes

Aspen Acres Fire damage in Beulah

See the Chieftain's photos from a guided tour of the Aspen Acres Fire and response in Beulah.

Inside the Aspen Acres Fire zone in Beulah

A third of Beulah's volunteer firefighters lost their homes in the Aspen Acres Fire while battling the blaze that devastated their town.

Aspen Acres Fire leaves parts of Beulah community nearly unrecognizable as crews continue battling the blaze

While some homes in the community of Beulah are left standing, others were destroyed by the Aspen Acres Fire. Denver7's Veronica Acosta visited the town with fire personnel.

Colorado wildfires: 851 structures lost in Aspen Acres fire, blaze is 28% contained

Colorado officials allowed some of the thousands of people displaced by four major wildfires to return home this week, with more evacuation orders expected to be lifted on Friday.