Colorado, Aspen Acres Fire
Digest more
The City of Colorado Springs has announced that all fireworks displays are canceled due to critical fire danger.
The Aspen Acres fire burning in southern Colorado raced across more than 17 square miles overnight, forcing middle-of-the-night evacuations and making it the ninth largest wildfire in state history. Related Articles Fourth of July fireworks will further pollute Colorado’s smoke-filled air,
2d
Fourth of July fireworks displays canceled due to high fire danger, Colorado Springs officials say
The Independence Day fireworks displays scheduled for July 4 have been canceled, according to a news release from the Colorado Springs Fire Department. The announcement follows similar cancellations in Woodland Park and Cripple Creek.
It’s illegal to buy and set off fireworks in Colorado Springs, including for America's 250th birthday this July 4. Breaking the law could result in jail time, fines and other consequences. During a press conference on Tuesday,
Watch the full press conference in the video player above. UPDATE: TUESDAY 6/30/2026 11:50 a.m. (COLORADO SPRINGS) — During a press conference held in Colorado Springs on Tuesday, June 30, city officials issued a plea to the community to refrain from using fireworks around July 4 on the national 250th anniversary and the state’s 150th
The Aspen Acres fire, burning in Pueblo and Custer counties, is now the 12th-largest wildland blaze in Colorado history, according to state historical data. As of the most recent mapping operation, the blaze had scorched 47,
KRDO13 will livestream a press briefing with Fire Marshal Kris Cooper at around 1 p.m. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado Springs Fire Department
The latest Colorado state air quality reporting shows wildfire smoke or air quality warnings across nearly the entire state.
