Report: Aspen Acres fire caused by tree hitting power lines

4 articles, oldest first.

1. KRDO

   ‘Tree and energized power lines:’ What ‘Aspen Acres’ fire investigators say sparked the state’s 5th most destructive wildfire ↗ (opens KRDO)

   Published Oct 12, 2026

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   CUSTER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- A state investigation says a tree made contact with energized power lines and sparked the "Aspen Acres" fire that burned over 100,000 acres. KRDO13 obtained a copy of the report submitted by the Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC).

2. The Colorado Sun

   Wildfire that destroyed 850 structures in southern Colorado was caused by tree falling on power line, investigators say ↗ (opens The Colorado Sun)

   Published Oct 13, 2026

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   The Aspen Acres fire sparked June 29 about 200 feet west of Highway 165 in Custer County, state investigators said in a report released Tuesday

3. KDVR Denver

   Report: Aspen Acres fire caused by tree hitting power lines ↗ (opens KDVR Denver)

   Published Oct 13, 2026

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

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   (CUSTER COUNTY, Colo.) — A report by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control declared the Aspen Acres Fire appears to have been started by an aspen tree falling on live power lines near Highway 165.

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