Aspen Acres fire grows to 10th-largest in Colorado history; incident team from Alaska takes charge

The Aspen Acres fire has escalated to become the 10th-largest in Colorado's history, spreading rapidly across Custer and Pueblo counties due to extreme heat, dryness, and winds. This unprecedented situation has prompted the deployment of an incident team from Alaska to take charge, highlighting the severity and unique challenges of the blaze. With experienced firefighters noting conditions they've never seen before, this fire underscores the urgent need for effective wildfire management and highlights the state's reliance on expert help during crises.