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Colorado rancher faces $40,000 recovery cost after Aspen Acres Fire burns cattle grazing land
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Scripps News Group , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the fire and its impact on the ranch are available from NewsChannel 5's source.
A wildfire in southern Colorado has affected a local rancher, with significant costs expected for recovery. The Aspen Acres Fire burned cattle grazing land, leaving the owner with a substantial bill. The Cox Ranch, located between Beulah and Colorado City, was impacted by the fire.
The owner, Mike Cox, was able to evacuate his cattle to a neighbor's property. Further details about the fire and its impact on the ranch are available from NewsChannel 5's source. The recovery cost for the rancher is estimated to be around $40,000.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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