Aspen Acres Fire Reportedly Linked to Tree Falling on Power Lines
The Aspen Acres Fire in Custer County, Colorado, was reportedly caused by a tree falling onto live power lines near Highway 165.
Colorado Springs Pueblo, CO, October 13, 2026 —
The Aspen Acres Fire in Custer County, Colorado, was reportedly caused by a tree falling onto live power lines near Highway 165. The reported account identifies the tree’s contact with the lines as the suspected cause, but the information provided does not include further details about how or when the fire began.
The available summary does not state when the fire occurred, how large it became, whether anyone was injured, or whether homes or other property were affected. It also does not provide information about fire crews’ response, the fire’s containment status, or any evacuations. No details are provided about the tree, the power lines, or the utility involved.
The cause is described as reported, rather than confirmed by a named authority or investigation. The information provided does not identify who made the assessment or whether officials have issued a formal finding. It also does not include a statement from fire officials, utility representatives, or residents.
Without those details, the account establishes only a reported link between a falling tree, live power lines near Highway 165, and the Aspen Acres Fire in Custer County. The fire’s timing, impact, response and current status remain unspecified in the information available for this report.
Story summarized from the original created by Brett Yager on www.fox21news.com, see more information here.
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