The Colorado wildfires remain a major emergency across southern portions of the state as firefighters battle multiple large blazes under rapidly changing weather conditions. Thunderstorms, strong wind gusts, lightning, and persistent heat are expected to complicate suppression efforts, while evacuation orders remain in effect for several communities. The largest active wildfire, the Aspen Acres Fire, has expanded to more than 86,000 acres across Pueblo and Custer counties. Although firefighters have
