Aspen Acres Fire Becomes Colorado’s Largest Active Fire, Destroying Hundreds of Homes
Fast-growing wildfires in Colorado and Utah have destroyed hundreds of structures, forced large-scale evacuations, and continued to challenge firefighters amid dangerous fire conditions. In southern Colorado, the Aspen Acres Fire has become the state’s largest active wildfire. Officials said more than 260 homes have been destroyed in Pueblo and Custer counties, while nearly 12,000 people, mostly in Pueblo County, have been evacuated. The fire grew sharply from Sunday into Monday, reaching 91,761 acres with 13% containment. That makes it close to the size of Denver and one of the most destructive fires currently burning in Colorado. Colorado is also dealing with several other major fires. The Ferris Fire in southwest Colorado has grown to more than 50,000 acres with 22% containment, while the Gold Mountain Fire has reached more than 29,000 acres with 2% contained. In Utah, the Babylon Fire has expanded rapidly in the southeast part of the state. The fire, which started on June 26 from an undetermined cause, remains uncontained and has burned 96,564 acres. The Cottonwood Fire in Beaver County has burned roughly 96,934 acres and is now 56% contained. Here are the stats of some other fires in the region:
- Willow Wildfires, Colorado – 4,150 acres burned, 5% contained
- Wild Goose Wildfire, Utah – 12,647 acres burned, 62% contained
- Snyder Wildfire, Utah – 30,202 acres burned, 98% contained
You can view the impact of these fires on your exposures using the template mentioned below
Actionable Analytics on EigenPrism
Post-Event
Wildfire Dataset
All EigenPrism® users can assess the impact on and near the active fire area in the states of Colorado & Utah, as well as individual fires, using the following report template:
This report template consists of pages showing the impact of all active wildfires in the states of Colorado and Utah, using footprints from NIFC. The footprints shown in the report highlight active fire zones and their proximity to ongoing area fires. The report template also includes the individual footprints of the following prominent active wildfires:
- Aspen Acres Wildfire, Colorado
- Willow Wildfire, Colorado
- Gold Mountain Wildfire, Colorado
- Sheep Head Wildfire, Colorado
- Ferris Wildfire, Colorado
- Wild Goose Wildfire, Utah
- Babylon Wildfire, Utah
- Snyder Wildfire, Utah
- Cottonwood Wildfire, Utah
The pages auto-update with the latest available data. Footprints of other wildfires will be available as soon as NIFC releases them.
Rapid Damage Assessment
ICEYE Building Damage Assessment
Subscribers of ICEYE in EigenPrism can assess the building damage associated with these fires using the following event footprints:
- Aspen Acres Wildfire, Colorado as of Jul 06, 2026
- Cottonwood Wildfire, Utah as of Jul 03, 2026
- Snyder Wildfire, Utah as of Jul 01, 2026
Vexcel Aerial Imagery
Subscribers of Vexcel in EigenPrism can access the imagery associated with the Aspen Wildfire in Colorado and the Cottonwood Fire in Utah, US.
Before and After Imagery of Properties Impacted by the Aspen Wildfire in Colorado.
Before and After Imagery of Properties Impacted by the Cottonwood Fire in Utah
Subscribers of Vexcel in EigenPrism can use this guided tour to learn more about how to use Vexcel in EigenPrism.
Alerts
Users who have alerts set on their exposures for the relevant event sets, like those from NIFC, will receive alerts (if the event footprints impact these exposures). To learn more about how to set an alert on a specific event set, check out this help center article. Feel free to contact us at Prism.Support@eigenrisk.com or reach out directly to your Customer Success Manager with any questions or concerns. Our team is here to assist you with setting alerts, understanding report templates, and maximizing the actionable insights available through EigenPrism®.
Jul 03 |Multiple Large Wildfires Burn Across Colorado & Utah Amid Hot, Dry Conditions
Hot, dry, and windy weather is fueling several fast-moving wildfires across the western US, including major fires in Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. According to the latest National Interagency Fire Center update from July 2, firefighters were working to contain 49 uncontained large fires across the country.
Currently, the Cottonwood Fire in Utah and the Aspen Fire in Colorado are the most destructive active fires in the country.
Cottonwood Fire in Utah The Cottonwood Fire in Utah is one of the most destructive in the state’s history and the largest fire currently burning in the country. The fire has burned roughly 94,000 acres and is only 23% contained as of now. The fire has caused significant damage around Eagle Point ski resort and continues to threaten nearby areas. Aspen Fire in Colorado In Colorado, the Aspen Acres Fire is burning across Custer and Pueblo counties and has grown to more than 55,000 acres. The fire remained uncontained as of July 3 and has already destroyed at least 150 structures across the two counties, with some later reports putting the number higher. The fire was first reported on Monday, June 29, and has expanded quickly under hot, dry, and windy conditions. The following are additional wildfire updates as of the time of publication:
- Willow Wildfires, Colorado – 2,540 acres burned, 0% contained
- Gold Mountain Wildfires, Colorado – 21,031.9 acres burned, 0% contained
- Sheep Head Wildfire, Colorado – 1306.5 acres burned, 50% contained
- Feris Wildfire, Colorado – 28,801.1 acres burned, 10% contained
- Wild Goose Wildfire, Utah – 11,310 acres burned, 41% contained
- Babylon Wildfire, Utah – 81,494.4 acres burned, 0% contained
- Snyder Wildfire, Utah – 30, 193 acres burned, 65% contained
You can view the impact of these fires on your exposures using the template mentioned below.
Actionable Analytics on EigenPrism
Post-Event
Wildfire Dataset
All EigenPrism® users can assess the impact on and near the active fire area in the states of Colorado & Utah, as well as individual fires, using the following report template:
This report template consists of pages showing the impact of all active wildfires in the states of Colorado and Utah, using footprints from NIFC. The footprints shown in the report highlight active fire zones and their proximity to ongoing area fires. The report template also includes the individual footprints of the following prominent active wildfires:
- Aspen Acres Wildfire, Colorado
- Willow Wildfire, Colorado
- Gold Mountain Wildfire, Colorado
- Sheep Head Wildfire, Colorado
- Ferris Wildfire, Colorado
- Wild Goose Wildfire, Utah
- Babylon Wildfire, Utah
- Snyder Wildfire, Utah
- Cottonwood Wildfire, Utah
The pages auto-update with the latest available data. Footprints of other wildfires will be available as soon as NIFC releases them.
Rapid Damage Assessment
ICEYE Building Damage Assessment
Subscribers of ICEYE in EigenPrism can assess the building damage associated with these fires using the following event footprints:
- Cottonwood Wildfire, Utah as of Jul 03, 2026
- Aspen Acres Wildfire, Colorado as of Jul 02, 2026
- Snyder Wildfire, Utah as of Jul 01, 2026
Vexcel Aerial Imagery
Subscribers of Vexcel in EigenPrism can access the imagery associated with the Cottonwood Fire In Utah, US. Subscribers of Vexcel in EigenPrism can use this guided tour to learn more about how to use Vexcel in EigenPrism.
Before and After Imagery of Properties Impacted by the Cottonwood Fire in Utah
Alerts
Users who have alerts set on their exposures for the relevant event sets, like those from NIFC, will receive alerts (if the event footprints impact these exposures). To learn more about how to set an alert on a specific event set, check out this help center article. Feel free to contact us at Prism.Support@eigenrisk.com or reach out directly to your Customer Success Manager with any questions or concerns. Our team is here to assist you with setting alerts, understanding report templates, and maximizing the actionable insights available through EigenPrism®.
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