New evacuations for Aspen Acres Fire could increase the need for help in Pueblo, Custer counties

New evacuations and pre-evacuations have been ordered for areas near the Aspen Acres Fire, which spans Pueblo and Custer counties. Residents of Red Creek Ranches (Pueblo County) and Wetmore (Custer County) are affected, with evacuees potentially increasing demand at the Pueblo County Recreation Center shelter. The fire is expected to take weeks to contain, and the shelter currently hosts about 20 evacuees.