- A fast-moving wildfire southwest of Denver has forced evacuations of entire communities (Colorado City, Beulah, Rye, San Isabel) and destroyed more than 160 structures.
- The Aspen Acres blaze grew to nearly 105 square miles with zero containment; crews are scooping water from Pueblo Reservoir and using boats to support firefighting efforts.
- About 50 National Guard soldiers were sent to help with road checkpoints and park operations as the fire is one of roughly 40 large blazes burning across the West.
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