Colorado Wildfires – Aspen Acres Fire (Pueblo County)
The Aspen Acres Fire continues to burn across Pueblo and Custer Counties in southern Colorado near Rye, Beulah, San Isabel, Wetmore, and Colorado City. While firefighters have made significant progress over the past week, the fire remains one of Colorado's largest active wildfires.
As of the latest incident update, the fire has burned approximately 100,224 acres and is 61% contained. More than 1,600 firefighters and support personnel remain assigned to suppression operations, structure protection, patrol, and rehabilitation efforts. InciWeb Incident Information
Containment efforts have steadily improved thanks to favorable weather, extensive aerial and ground operations, and weeks of coordinated work along the fire perimeter. Incident management teams are now focusing on extinguishing remaining hot spots, strengthening containment lines, repairing fire suppression impacts, and reducing erosion concerns in burned areas. The Colorado Sun
Many evacuation orders have been downgraded or lifted as conditions improve, allowing additional residents to return home. However, some areas remain under evacuation or pre-evacuation status while officials continue assessing hazards, damaged infrastructure, and wildfire risks. Residents returning home are encouraged to follow local guidance regarding utilities, air quality, and the potential for flash flooding in recently burned areas.
Pueblo County Sheriff's Office – Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control
Damage assessments continue across both counties. Hundreds of homes and other structures have been destroyed or damaged, while many additional properties are expected to require smoke remediation and long-term recovery assistance. Local officials continue conducting detailed inspections before final damage totals are released. The Colorado Sun
FOX21 News (7/8/26)
9NEWS (7/8/26)
Explore organizations serving in response to this disaster. The map and list show the same filtered response activity, including locations, services, dates, and links to learn more. Services and volunteer opportunities may change, so please contact each organization directly to confirm current availability.
SERVE 6.8
We are located at Fellowship of the Rockies - help us serve hot meals to evacuated families in the community. Over 3,500 homes are evacuated. Please pray for the community as they begin to understand the impact of this fire. See website for support and volunteer details.
SERVE 6.8
IPUL Pueblo (Spanish Speaking Church) - local responding church See website for support and volunteer details.
SERVE 6.8
Fellowship of the Rockies - local responding church - host site for SERVE 6.8 mobile kitchen & other relief supplies See website for support and volunteer details.
Convoy of Hope
Convoy of Hope is distributing fire relief kits, including soot erasers, Tyvek suits, hand rakes, air purifiers, and cleaning supplies. These items help families clean up damaged homes and comb through the rubble of destroyed buildings. When the fires stop burning, recovery will have just begun. Convoy of Hope is committed to supporting these communities for the long haul, equipping them for the days to come. See website for support and volunteer details.
Mercy Chefs
Mercy Chefs is deploying to Pueblo, Colorado, where many evacuees have sought shelter, to provide hot, chef-prepared meals alongside local partners who have called us for help. Your support helps us “just go feed people,” reminding them that no one walks through disaster alone. For the latest updates, please follow Mercy Chefs on Facebook and Instagram (@MercyChefs). See website for support and volunteer details.
Samaritan's Purse
Volunteers will assist homeowners affected by recent wildfires and will help in Jesus' Name with tree work, content recovery, debris cleanup, and sifting. There will be opportunities for overnight and day volunteers. No skills are necessary prior to serving. Volunteers will be led and instructed by experienced team leads. (See website for all details and support information) See website for support and volunteer details.
4 Community Submitted Resources
The following resources were submitted by community members and are not responses by verified Serve Source partner organizations. Always use your own judgment.
Colorado Baptist Disaster Response
faith based nonprofit
Debris removal, ash outs, etc.
This information was submitted by the community, not by a Serve Source trusted partner organization.
Colorado Baptist Disaster Relief
faith based nonprofit
Debris removal, ash outs, ash sifting, etc.
This information was submitted by the community, not by a Serve Source trusted partner organization.
Donations Warehouse
community nonprofit
Staging and warehousing for community wide resources, coordinated by local NGO's
This information was submitted by the community, not by a Serve Source trusted partner organization.
Disaster Assistance Center
other
This is the community wide disaster assistance center where all organizations are gathering to provide community support.
This information was submitted by the community, not by a Serve Source trusted partner organization.
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