CLOSED I-70 WB MM 250 El Rancho Vehicle Fire

13 Jul 2017 12:33 #1 by MountainTownAlerts

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13 Jul 2017 12:51 #2 by MountainTownAlerts
Clear Creek is sending a tender and 2 engines. Closing on-ramp from US40 to I-70.
Photos below by Eric Aden, shared with permission:


Traffic is backing up, view in CBS4 Mountain Cam:
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13 Jul 2017 12:56 - 13 Jul 2017 13:21 #3 by MountainTownAlerts
Fire is under control per Evergreen Fire Command.

Edit to add: this was the view earlier, courtesy of Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office

AUTO FIRE: We are working a multi-agency response to a vehicle fire on I-70 in the El Rancho area. Smoke is very visible. Eastbound I-70 is now open but westbound is closed at the 250. Please have patience for our crews working to keep us safe!

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13 Jul 2017 13:04 #4 by MountainTownAlerts
CSP Golden‏ @CSP_Golden 15 seconds ago
WB I-70 Closed: Evergreen to Floyd Hill for trailer fire. Use US 40 or US 6.

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13 Jul 2017 13:12 #5 by MountainTownAlerts
Emergency crews hope to open the #1 west bound lane in approximately half an hour. Hazmat crews have been requested to help with clean up.

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13 Jul 2017 13:34 #6 by MountainTownAlerts
Emergency crews are letting traffic through on the left. Please be careful as you drive through and watch out for our first responders.

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13 Jul 2017 14:45 #7 by MountainTownAlerts
CSP Golden‏ @CSP_Golden 20 seconds ago
Getting ready to open WB I-70 at Evergreen. (MP 252) Right lane will remain closed at MP 250 while crews clean up the burned veh. S1

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