All lanes of I-70 reopen after semi hauling carrots burst into flames in Colorado's high country
A vehicle fire closed eastbound lanes of I-70 in Colorado's high country for a few hours on Friday. All lanes reopened at 1:40 p.m.
The interstate was closed between Exit 243- Hidden Valley and Exit 244- US 6.
Crews closed the lanes just before 11 a.m. Friday due to a semi fire.
Evergreen Fire/Rescue tweeted an update that the trailer was full of carrots that caught fire and then ignited a wildfire on the shoulder of I-70 that burned about an acre.
What caused the semi fire is being investigated.
There are no reports of any injuries.
