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Aspen Acres wildfire rages on, burning over 102,000 acres and destroying nearly 900 buildings — including more than 300 homes. Though now 77% contained and no longer threatening communities, thousands are returning to salvage what’s left, like Tara and Tom Stosek, who bid farewell to their dream home and found a practical, but far less special, replacement in Pueblo. With firefighting costs hitting $120 million and private losses left uncovered by state or federal aid, homeowners face slow, underpaid insurance battles. The real estate market is in upheaval — unique, high-value custom homes are gone, and even survivors are stuck with diminished value amid scorched landscapes. Yet, resilience shines through: neighbors rally, volunteer groups step up, and despite strained rentals and uncertain futures, the community’s spirit remains unbroken as they begin rebuilding from the ashes.

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