WILDFIRE RISK SUMMARY

Aspen, CO has a moderate to high wildfire risk due to dry conditions and accumulated fuels. Aspen sits in a high-consequence wildland–urban interface (WUI) where steep terrain, complex fuels, and limited access can turn wind-driven fire into a fast-moving structure threat—especially during warm, dry periods and drought years common to Colorado’s Western Slope.

WILDFIRE RISK FACTORS

• Accumulated fuels: Century of fire suppression led to buildup.
• Drought: Susceptible to extreme fire weather.
• Bark beetle: Outbreak killed large forest areas.

MITIGATION EFFORTS

• Community projects: Assessing wildfire intensity.
• Pheromone packets: Combating bark beetles.
• Landscaping: Fire-resistant resources for homes.

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