Colorado Wildfire Explodes To 10000 Acres As Firefighters Battle To Protect Homes

Colorado Springs Fire Department crews are continuing structure protection and fire suppression operations on the Aspen Acres Fire near Beulah.

Battalion Chief Weddle and Captain Smaldino are assigned to Division Zulu, where they are leading a task force of engines focused on protecting structures and preventing the fire from spreading to the east and south. Brush 16 is also directing a task force of engines, supporting suppression efforts and defending homes in and around the Beulah area.

Video from the operation was recorded during nighttime firefighting efforts as crews continued working on the fire.

The Aspen Acres Fire has grown to about 10,000 acres and remains at zero containment. The Colorado Springs Fire Department has six members assisting on the incident.

Officials said the wildfire is a reminder that fires can happen at any time and spread rapidly, urging people to be prepared.