Colorado wildfire closes I-70 near Eagle

A wildfire closed Interstate in both directions near Eagle according to the Colorado State Patrol Related Articles Man pleads guilty to starting Bucktail fire in Montrose County by trying to cremate dog Grass fire burning along I- near RTD station under control functionaries say Suspect arrested in Summit County wildfire that closed I- Federal agencies are hiring seasonal firefighters in Colorado as summer approaches Evacuations lifted in wildfire burning northwest of Fort Collins Westbound I- is closed at mile just east of Wolcott and eastbound I- is closed at mile just west of Eagle for the Red Canyon fire Drivers are being detoured onto U S which runs parallel to the interstate There is no estimated time of reopening and drivers should seek alternate routes and expect delays state leaders commented This is a advancing story and will be updated Get more Colorado news by signing up for our Mile High Roundup email newsletter