Brush Fire Closes I-70 At C-470, Power Lines Down
MORRISON, Colo. (CBS4) - Another wildfire broke out in Colorado on Sunday.
The West Metro Fire Protection District responded to the fire at Interstate 70's Morrison exit.
#Fire
— CSP Golden (@csp_golden) July 10, 2016
I70 WB MP 259
Swirling winds pushing fire down & across hog back. Follow @jeffcosheriffco for details pic.twitter.com/IoNUjNsgK1
The fire is estimated at 5 acres.
Xcel Energy was called because high-tension power lines were down due to the fire.
JeffCo Update | Closing WB I-70 at C-470 | High Tension Power Lines Down | Fire North Side of Highway
— 5280Fire (@5280Fire) July 10, 2016
West bound I-70 has been closed at C-470.
Five agencies were working the fire and so far no structures are threatened.
Grass fire update: Now at 5 acres and 40% contained at C-470 & I-70 #jeffco #denver #cofire
— Jeffco Sheriff (@jeffcosheriffco) July 10, 2016
According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, the fire was caused by trash that blew out of a truck that hit a power line.
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