Colorado Wildfires: Aspen Acres Fire Grows to 96,000 Acres, New Evacuations Issued for Ferris Fire

Disaster relief groups like the Red Cross are providing aid to thousands fleeing 3 major wildfires in Colorado

As major wildfires burn across Colorado, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes, volunteers are stepping in to help feed, shelter and support those fleeing fires. Dozens of recreational vehicles have filled Darren Patterson Christian Academy’s parking lot in Buena Vista this week, as evacuees from the Willow Fire near Leadville camp out at the shelter there. American Red Cross public affairs manager John Seward said the nonprofit served 125 d…

Colorado wildfires spark massive Salvation Army relief effort

As the Aspen Acres Fire forces thousands from their homes, relief groups across Colorado are providing food, cleanup kits, gift cards and emotional support to evacuees.

Strong, gusty winds test fire lines as Aspen Acres blaze grows to 96,000 acres

Southeast winds pushed the fire toward bulldozer lines crews had finished the day before, as fire surges to the northwest, adding 2,000 acres

Colorado wildfires: Aspen Acres fire grows to 96,000 acres, new evacuations issued for Ferris fire

The Aspen Acres fire surged forward on Tuesday, scorching another 3,000 acres in southern Colorado for a total burn area of more than 150 square miles.

Aspen Acres fire: More than 260 structures damaged or lost as fire grows past 90,000 acres