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I-70 closed in western Colorado due to Paradise Creek Fire

Emergency officials have closed Interstate 70 in western Colorado just west of Glenwood Springs due to a wildfire called the Paradise Creek Fire. The closure is for both directions of the interstate.

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Glenwood Springs Fire Department  

First responders were heading to the scene of the fire at approximately 3 p.m.

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Glenwood Springs Fire Department

So far it's not clear how big the fire is. Glenwood Springs Fire Department described it as a brush fire.

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