Update: With fire under control, I-70 westbound at Silt reopens
Kyle Mills/Glenwood Springs Post Independent
Interstate 70 at Silt has reopened as of 3:10 p.m. after being closed for a few hours due to a fire.
Colorado River Fire Rescue is already on scene, which they reported are two separate fires at mile markers 96 and 105.
“Multiple crews and apparatus are responding. An all-call page for available off-duty personnel to respond to stations for coverage has been initiated,” CRFR reported in a Facebook post.
This is a developing story that will be updated via the Glenwood Springs Post Independent.
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