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Truck fire shuts down westbound lanes of I-70 in Colorado's mountains

By Jennifer McRae

Updated on: August 22, 2025 / 8:42 AM MDT / CBS Colorado

Westbound lanes of I-70 closed near Georgetown for truck fire

Westbound lanes of I-70 were closed near Georgetown in Colorado's mountains due to a truck fire early Friday morning. The fire happened about five miles east of Silver Plume in the Stevens Gulch area.

A truck fire shut down the westbound lanes of I-70 near Georgetown on Friday morning. CDOT

The fire happened after 6 a.m. at mile marker 220 and appeared to be a box truck that was engulfed in flames. Authorities told CBS Colorado that no one was injured in the fire.

The fire was out by 6:40 a.m. but the burned vehicle remained on the shoulder and drivers were urged to use caution driving in the area.

One lane reopened to traffic just after 7 a.m. and all lanes reopened at 7:43 a.m.

What happened leading up to the fire is being investigated.

Jennifer McRae

Jennifer McRae is a digital media producer for CBS Colorado with more than 25 years of experience in news. Jennifer is part of the digital team recognized for excellence for Best Website several times by the Colorado Broadcasters Association.