I-70 Partially Closed Near Glenwood Springs Due to Paradise Fire

Westbound Interstate 70 partially reopened after wildfire near Glenwood Springs

The Paradise Fire closed I-70 for five hours on Tuesday.

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 the Paradise Creek Fire.

I-70 partially closed near Glenwood Springs due to Paradise Fire

Interstate 70 is closed in both directions near Glenwood Springs after a brush fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon.

Paradise Creek fire near South Canyon reestimated at 8 to 10 acres, I-70 remains closed

Update, 5:20 p.m.: The Paradise Creek fire burning near South Canyon has been reestimated at 8 to 10 acres, according to Glenwood Springs Fire Department Public Information Officer Mina Bolton. Bolton said better visibility of the fire allowed crews to revise the size estimate down from the previously reported 20 acres. Approximately 40 firefighters are working in “super steep and rocky” terrain, with several mutual aid resources assisting. A Ty…

Glenwood fire update: Paradise Creek Fire in South Canyon near Glenwood Springs forces I-70 closure; scary visuals seen

A grass and brush fire dubbed the Paradise Creek Fire has broken out in South Canyon near Glenwood Springs and led to the closure of I-70. 

Paradise Creek Fire mapped at 4.54 acres as crews continue work near South Canyon

Update, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: The Paradise Creek Fire has been mapped at 4.54 acres after crews were able to walk the fire’s perimeter, according to Glenwood Springs Fire Department Public Information Officer Mina Bolton. Bolton said crews continue to work in steep, rocky terrain with loose rocks in the area. About 30 firefighters are assigned to the fire Wednesday. “Human safety is always our number one objective,” Bolton said. No containment n…