Wildfire near Glenwood Springs shuts down Interstate 70 in Colorado

A wildfire near Glenwood Springs forced the closure of Interstate 70 in western Colorado on Tuesday. The Paradise Creek Fire prompted authorities to shut down both lanes of the major highway as flames spread nearby. The fire was first reported just west of Glenwood Springs. Emergency crews arrived at the scene around 3 p.m. to tackle the blaze.

By early evening, nearly 50 firefighters were battling the flames. Two helicopter teams joined the effort, dropping water to slow the fire’s advance. Within two hours of the initial response, the fire had grown to between 8 and 10 acres. The closure of Interstate 70 disrupted travel in both directions. Authorities kept the road shut as crews worked to bring the situation under control.

The Paradise Creek Fire led to a full shutdown of a key Colorado highway. Firefighters and air support continued operations into the evening to prevent further spread. The incident caused delays for drivers passing through the area.