New fire shuts down Interstate 70 near Glenwood Springs
Updated: Jun. 9, 2026 at 4:03 PM MDT
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (KJCT) — Interstate 70 shut down in both directions near Glenwood Springs due to a new wildfire, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.
The interstate closed at about 3:24 p.m. Tuesday between US 6 and Exit 114: West Glenwood, from mile markers 109 to 112.
According to the government firefighting database, the wildfire ignited around 3:05 p.m. and has been named the Paradise Creek Fire. It was 15 acres as of Tuesday afternoon.
The Glenwood Springs Fire Department responded to the fire along with the Colorado River Fire and Rescue.
