GARFIELD COUNTY, Colo. – Both directions of Interstate 70 closed Monday afternoon as crews responded to a brush fire.
East and westbound lanes of I-70 were shut down between the Parachute and Rifle exits, according to Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).
That's Exit 75 and Exit 90. CDOT recommended taking US 6 — running parallel with the interstate — as a detour.
The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office shared photos and video of a helicopter responding to the fire, adding the eastbound lanes of I-70 was closed at Mile Marker 81 and the westbound side closed at the Rifle exit.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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