Important information for affected homeowners, renters, property owners, and displaced residents affected by the Aspen Acres Fire
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Aspen Acres Fire Recovery Resources

Clear next steps for navigating damage reporting, cleanup, demolition, temporary housing, safety, and rebuilding after the fire.
Last updated: Aug 11, 2026
The Aspen Acres Fire is reported at 101,965 acres with 72% containment as of 8/10/26

Looking for emergency fire information?

Start with Pueblo County’s latest official emergency information.
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Immediate actions and services 

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Register property damage

Reporting property damage helps Pueblo County document the impact and pursue available disaster assistance. It is not an application for FEMA individual assistance. If a separate state or federal assistance application becomes available, it will be posted here.
Open disaster survivor portal ↗
Critical: Anyone within the burn scar should register, even if damage appears limited.

Request cleanup help

Ask for volunteer assistance with debris clearing, tree cutting or property cleanup through Crisis Cleanup. You can also sign up to volunteer and help others with their cleanup needs. 
Request cleanup help↗
Information by crisiscleanup.org
Volunteer →View permits and temporary use ↓

Test private well water before use

If your private well was within the fire-impacted area, do not use the water for drinking, cooking or brushing teeth until the well has been inspected and the water tested.
Get water-testing information↗
Information by Pueblo Health Department

Access local aid

Find emergency support, donation options and volunteer opportunities coordinated through United Way of Southern Colorado.
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Donations supported by United Way of Southern Colorado

Prepare for flooding after fire

Burned areas can produce dangerous runoff and flash flooding even during moderate rain. Learn how to recognize the risk, protect your property and receive emergency alerts.
View FEMA Flood Fact Sheet ↗

Get help and care for horses

The Colorado Equine Fire Relief Fund provides short-term financial assistance to help Colorado horse owners care for their horses and rebuild after a fire.
Apply for financial assistance↗Get more agriculture & tree help ↓

Update voter registration mailing address

If you are staying in temporary housing, keep your residential address the same, but add your temporary location as your mailing address to ensure your ballot arrives at the right location.
Update voter information↗
property recovery

Permits and temporary use

Reduced demolition permit fee: $100

Approved by the Board of County Commissioners for 2026 fire recovery.

  • VOAD is helping residents with the cost of permit fees: Hotline 970-283-7325
  • Before hiring or signing: Verify contractor licensing where applicable, get a written scope and price, avoid large cash payments, and do not sign insurance benefits or property rights over to someone without understanding the agreement. Verify a Pueblo County contractor

 


Demolish a damaged structure

Demolition permit applications are available online. Asbestos review and utility routing have been adjusted to streamline recovery.

Apply for a demolition permit

Live temporarily in an RV or trailer (Temporary Use)

Temporary use standards have been adjusted for residents who lost their homes.

Apply for temporary use | Conditions of Temporary Use Approval

Apply for someone else

If you are applying on behalf of a homeowner and are not a licensed Pueblo County contractor, you must attach a completed

Authorization & Demolition Permit Consent Form

Return to Pueblo County Building Department
Animal recovery help

Agriculture and livestock help

Get support for livestock, trees and other agriculture needs after the fire.

Ag Distribution Information

  • Ag supply pick-up is located at 4 Bar S which is located at 6675 CO Highway 78.
  • Hours for pickup are Tues, Thursday and Friday 5:30-7:30 pm and Sunday 8am-3pm
  • Free supplies currently include grass hay, alfalfa hay and bagged feed for a variety of animal species. We are still working on getting the fencing supplies, stock tanks and more hay.

Emergency Watershed Program

Get a free evaluation of your property

Pueblo Agricultural Disaster Impact and Damage Survey

The survey will ask about disaster-related damages including financial damages.

Take the state agriculture impact survey

Restoring Colorado Forest Fund

Applicants may be individual landowners, homeowner associations, groups of landowners, state land management agencies and local government entities.

  • Get free tree seedlings through the Colorado State Forest Service at CSU. They'll be available next April and May.
  • Apply before September 30

Colorado Horse Fire Relief Program

  • The Colorado Horse Fire Relief Program provides short-term financial help to horse owners recovering from a fire. Grants can cover temporary boarding, feed (hay & grain), fence/shelter repairs, and vet care for fire-related health issues.
  • Livestock Disposal Information
  • Pet owners who took their animals to the shelter and have not yet retrieved them can pick up their pets at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region’s Pueblo Shelter, 4600 Eagleridge Pl. (719) 544-3005.

Burnt Trees

The Colorado State Forest Service site has brochures that talk about tree damage post fire for our main species we see here in our areas. These are very helpful in knowing what kind of damage you are looking at for the various tree species on your property.

In person help

Recovery Assistance Center

Meet with recovery partners and get help navigating available services. Confirm current hours before traveling, since the schedule may change.
Check latest official updates ↗

Beulah Heights Elementary School

2670 Delphinium Street Pueblo, CO 81005
Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Closed Thursday-Sunday.
  • The Recovery Assistance Center (RAC) is a one-stop resource center set up to assist survivors with the recovery process. Among the services that will be available at the center include victims' assistance, United Way of Southern Colorado, food, Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment, behavioral health, the Department of Human Services, Red Cross, agriculture support and private insurance.
  • Individuals will be required to have proof of residency to enter the RAC, which can include photo ID with address, a piece of mail or other official document with address.
  • Lunch will be served daily at the RAC.

Additional Resources

Returning home after a wildfire can be overwhelming. Even if evacuation orders have been lifted, hazards may still exist. As you return:

  • Watch for damaged utilities, unstable trees, ash pits, and debris.
  • Wear sturdy shoes, gloves, long sleeves, eye protection, and an N95 mask while cleaning.
  • Do not disturb damaged electrical systems or gas lines. Contact your utility provider if you suspect damage.
  • Photograph all damage before beginning cleanup for insurance documentation.
  • Follow all instructions from local officials regarding access and safety.

Additional Resources: 

Recovery takes time, and many organizations are available to help. Residents should:

  • Contact their insurance company as soon as possible.
  • Document all property damage with photos and videos.
  • Save receipts for recovery-related expenses.
  • Register for available assistance programs as they become available.
  • Continue checking official recovery updates for new resources and deadlines.

Additional Resources: 

 

 

If you want to help or need assistance from CART, please call these phone numbers:
CART is need of grass hay and senior horse grain at the State Fair grounds (gate 7)

  • Donations: 719-850-2139
  • Volunteers: 719-340-0772
  • Rescue Needs: 719-251-0245

Donation information with United Way of Southern Colorado 719-225-8580;
Visit https://www.unitedwaysoco.org/emergencyinfo to donate, view the current list of needed items, and learn more.
Clothing donations are not needed at this time.

 

  • For fire-related questions only (such as fire behavior, containment, firefighting operations, or suppression activities), call: 719-697-8353
  • For questions about recovery, disaster assistance, or other incident-related information, please visit the Recovery Assistance Center, 2670 Delphinium St

For residents served by Pine Drive Water District or Signal Mountain Ranch Property Owners Water Company

Residents who receive water from these systems should use bottled water until further notice for:

  • Drinking.
  • Making ice.
  • Making baby formula.
  • Brushing teeth.
  • Washing dishes.
  • Preparing food.

Residents can use tap water for showering or laundry. Do not boil tap water as a substitute for bottled water. Boiling may kill germs, but it will not remove potential fire-related chemicals or address other water quality concerns.

CDPHE provides drinking water guidance

Contact your insurer, request a complete copy of your policy, photograph damage before cleanup and save every displacement or recovery-related receipt. Ask about temporary housing and additional living-expense coverage.

Include:

  • Colorado Division of Insurance consumer help: 800-930-3745
  • A direct link to file an insurance complaint or request assistance
  • A note for renters to contact their renters-insurance carrier
  • “No insurance or not enough coverage? Visit the Recovery Assistance Center or contact United Way.”

Colorado’s Division of Insurance is actively providing wildfire claim assistance and can intervene when residents cannot resolve an issue with an insurer.

Colorado DOI Contact Information

  • Replace identification and other vital documents
  • Forward or temporarily redirect mail
  • Update benefit-program contact information
  • Find emotional and behavioral-health support

Additional Information: 

If your property has been damaged or destroyed by the fire and you choose to rebuild in the same location as your previous structure(s), there will be no cost to re-establish electric service. If you decide to rebuild in a different location on your property, additional costs may be required to extend electric service to the new site.

Whether you plan to rebuild, do not plan to rebuild, or are unsure if or when you may rebuild, please contact San Isabel Electric to update the billing status of your account and ensure they have current contact information on file for future capital credit mailings. Please email contactus@siea.com or call 800-279-SIEA (7432) to update your account information.

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