White River National Forest

Crews expect full containment tonight on the two-acre Devil’s Hole Creek Fire, mile 123.4 in Glenwood Canyon. Firefighters have stopped the fire’s growth.

Great coordinated effort with federal, state and local resources. The other two fires mentioned below are named the Shoshone Fire (123.2), which is contained and estimated at two acres, and Grindstone Fire (119.5) which was contained at 0.1 acre by Glenwood Springs Fire Department.

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Glenwood Springs Fire Department

6:05 p.m. UPDATE: The 119.5 and 123.2 fires are contained. The 123.4 fire is more than 50% contained. Crews will remain on scene and continue to work the fires. Command has been turned over to U.S. Forest Service – White River National Forest.

A special thank you to Defiance Rafting and Blue Sky Adventures for providing rafts that allowed firefighters to safely access the fire across the Colorado River. We appreciate their support and partnership. – Glenwood Springs Fire Department

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3:52 p.m. UPDATE:   A third fire has been located at milepost 123.2.  All three fires are south of the Colorado River near the railroad tracks.  A helicopter is conducting bucket drops.

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3:40 p.m. UPDATE:  An additional spot fire has been located adjacent to the railroad tracks near milepost 123.4.

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Shortly after 3:00 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a reported brush fire on the south side of the Colorado River near mile marker 119.5 eastbound on I-70 in Glenwood Canyon.

Upon arrival, crews located a small brush fire burning in sagebrush. A Type 3 helicopter has been requested to assist with water bucket drops.  

For firefighter safety, the slow (right) eastbound lane of I-70 has been closed in the area. Motorists are encouraged to use caution, reduce speeds, and watch for emergency personnel working along the roadway.

Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available. Photos courtesy of Glenwood Springs Fire Department.

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Colorado Department of Transportation

Right lane closed. Updated today at 3:52 PM MDT by Colorado Department of Transportation

Between exit 121: Grizzly Creek and exit 119: No Name (near No Name) at Mile Point 119.5. The right lane is closed due to fire activity. Slower speeds are advised.

Comment: Right lane closed ahead use caution

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