The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control has published the initial report on the Aspen Acres Fire.
According to the report, the fire began just southwest of the intersection of Highway 165 and Custer Drive. The Division concludes that the fire was caused by an aspen tree falling onto a power line. Evidence was collected from eyewitness accounts, fire patterns and the actual aspen tree resting on a power line with burn marks.
The Aspen Acres Fire began on June 29th and remains active with 82% containment. It has burned over 102,000 acres.
