I-70 Reopens, Evacuations Lifted For Bradbury Krebs Fire Burning Near Byers
BYERS, Colo. (CBS4)- A portion of Interstate 70 was closed for hours and evacuations ordered on Tuesday as crews rushed to put out a wildfire. The fire burned less than 100 acres and no structures were lost.
Evacuation orders have been lifted. Residents allowed to return to their homes. 96 acres burned, no structures lost. Still a lot of smoke and wind. Concern it could flare up again so firefighters watching it closely. Trucks, tankers and air support still on scene. @ByersFD pic.twitter.com/hR1KtJLmxJ
— Arapahoe Sheriff (@ArapahoeSO) June 30, 2020
Both directions of I-70 were closed at Exit 316, US 36 Byers and reopened just after 2 p.m.
I-70 EB/WB: Road open at Exit 316 - US 36; Byers. I-70 is now open between mile 310 and mile 316 following fire activity https://t.co/BRLxSNYGwV
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) June 30, 2020
A total of 96 acres burned and about 100 homes targeted in the evacuation order have been allowed to return home. No structures burned in the fire.
The Arapahoe County Wildland Fire Team is working along with other jurisdictions including Byers Fire District, South Metro Fire Rescue, Bennett Fire and more on the fire.
I-70 EB/WB: Road closed at Exit 316 - US 36; Byers. I-70 is closed idue to a WildFire. No estimated time of reopening. Use alternate route. https://t.co/BRLxSNYGwV
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) June 30, 2020
What started the fire is being investigated. A helicopter was making water drops on the fire from a nearby retention pond.
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