Glenwood Springs Fire Department

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

Red flag warning is in effect 06/10/26 from 10:00 AM to 06/10/26 at 10:00 PM. No open burning permitted.

06/10/2026

UPDATE 3:37 pm

Fire crews have cleared the right lane of I-70 near the fire, and both lanes of I-70 are expected to reopen shortly.

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UPDATE 1:00 pm

Incident Commander Hostetler has declared the fire contained after firefighters successfully secured the established perimeter.

Fuels within the interior of the fire perimeter are expected to continue burning over the next few days, and smoke will remain visible in the area. Firefighters will continue to monitor the fire and address any concerns as needed.

A special thank you to the 24 Diamond Mountain Hotshots from California for their hard work and assistance on the fire this morning. The crew will be released from the incident at 2:00 p.m. today. We appreciate their dedication and support.

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UPDATE 9:50 am:

Firefighters continue to work in steep, rocky terrain to strengthen containment lines and suppress remaining hot spots. Updated mapping has more accurately measured the fire at 4.54 acres.

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Paradise Creek Fire
Morning Update

Crews are continuing suppression efforts today. Approximately 30 firefighters and agency partners attended this morning's briefing Incident objectives include firefighter and resident safety, achieving full containment, and minimizing additional impacts to I-70.

For firefighter safety and access, the slow lane of westbound I-70 in the incident area is expected to remain closed throughout the day. Please use caution and expect delays while traveling through the area.

Thank you for your patience and support.

06/10/2026

COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:
🚫I-70 both directions is CLOSED🚫 - 6:20 p.m. (6/8/2026)
I-70 remains closed in both directions from Chacra, Mile Point 109, to Dotsero, MP 133, due to an active fire. There is no estimated time for opening. Commuters are encouraged to use the norther detour route.
Westbound travelers:
- Take the Wolcott Exit, 159, north on CO 131, to US 40. Stay on US 40 past Craig, then take CO 13 southbound back to I-70 at Rifle.
Eastbound travelers:
- Take the Rifle Exit north on CO 13 to US 40. Take US 40 through Craig to CO 131. Take CO 131 south to Wolcott and back onto I-70.
For further updates, check COtrip.org or the COtrip Planner App.

❗️TRAVEL ALERT | ROAD CLOSURE - I-70 from Chacra to Dotsero❗️

⚠️UPDATE - 8:10 p.m. (6/9) - I-70 eastbound is now open in both lanes. I-70 westbound is opening in stages. Traffic at the Glenwood Springs exit, 116, is being released westbound through one open lane on I-70 in the first stage. Once that queue has been lessened, westbound traffic held at the Dotsero exit, 133, will be released.

🚫I-70 both directions is CLOSED🚫 - 6:20 p.m. (6/9/2026) - I-70 remains closed in both directions from Chacra, Mile Point 109, to Dotsero, MP 133, due to an active fire. There is no estimated time for opening. Commuters are encouraged to use the norther detour route.

Westbound travelers:
- Take the Wolcott Exit, 159, north on CO 131, to US 40. Stay on US 40 past Craig, then take CO 13 southbound back to I-70 at Rifle.

Eastbound travelers:
- Take the Rifle Exit north on CO 13 to US 40. Take US 40 through Craig to CO 131. Take CO 131 south to Wolcott and back onto I-70.

For further updates, check COtrip.org or the Planner App.

06/09/2026

Last week we shared the live fire training our crews completed at our training grounds near the airport.

Today, we’re giving you a different perspective of the training from a firefighter inside the action.

Created by our GSFD Firefighter/Paramedic Dillon Robinson.

06/09/2026

UPDATE 7:30 PM
The aircraft has been released for the evening. Both eastbound lanes are expected to reopen shortly, along with one westbound lane.
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UPDATE 6:42pm

I-70 is expected to remain closed for an undetermined amount of time. We greatly appreciate everyone's patience and understanding as crews continue their work.

With back-to-back Red Flag days and challenging wind conditions, we are especially grateful to have air support assisting with fire suppression efforts. The safety of our community and responders remains the top priority, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
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UPDATE 4:40 pm
The fire size has been re-estimated at 8 - 10 acres in size.
Approximately 44 firefighters are working to stop fire growth in steep and rocky terrain. Due to high winds in the area, fixed wing aircraft are unable to operate at this time.

Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit, Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, Colorado River Fire Rescue, Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority, Garfield County Sheriff's Office - Colorado, Colorado Department of Transportation are responding to this incident in mutual aid.
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UPDATE 4:07 pm
This fire has been named the Paradise Fire and is estimated at 20 acres.
Two helicopters and two fixed-wing aircraft are en route to assist with suppression efforts. Aircraft will be refilling bucket drops from the Colorado River. I-70 will remain closed at this time.
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UPDATE: 3:15pm Both directions of I-70 are now closed at the 112 milepost.
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We are responding to a brush fire on westbound I-70 at milepost 112 in South Canyon. Colorado River Fire Rescue is responding in mutual aid. I-70 westbound is being closed at milepost 112.
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ACTUALIZACIÓN 7:30 PM
El helicóptero ha concluido sus operaciones por esta noche. Se espera que ambos carriles en dirección este, junto con un carril en dirección oeste, reabran en breve.
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ACTUALIZACIÓN 6:34 PM

Se anticipa que la I-70 permanecerá cerrada por un tiempo aún indeterminado. Agradecemos profundamente la paciencia y comprensión de todos mientras los equipos continúan trabajando en la emergencia.

Debido a las condiciones de viento y a los días consecutivos de Alerta de Bandera Roja (Red Flag Warning), estamos especialmente agradecidos de contar con apoyo aéreo para asistir en las labores de control del incendio. La seguridad de nuestra comunidad y de los equipos de respuesta sigue siendo nuestra máxima prioridad. Continuaremos compartiendo actualizaciones a medida que haya más información disponible.
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ACTUALIZACIÓN 4:40 p. m.

El tamaño del incendio ha sido reestimado entre 8 y 10 acres.

Aproximadamente 44 bomberos trabajan para detener el crecimiento del fuego en un terreno empinado y rocoso. Debido a los fuertes vientos en la zona, las aeronaves no pueden operar en este momento.

Las siguientes agencias están respondiendo a este incidente en un esfuerzo conjunto de ayuda mutua:

Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control
Colorado River Fire Rescue
Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority
Garfield County Sheriff's Office
Colorado Department of Transportation

Todas estas entidades colaboran en las labores de respuesta y control del incendio.
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ACTUALIZACIÓN 4:07 p.m.

Este incendio ha sido nombrado Paradise Fire y se estima que abarca aproximadamente 20 acres.

Dos helicópteros y dos aeronaves están en camino para ayudar en las labores de supresión del incendio. Las aeronaves recargarán agua para las descargas con balde desde el río Colorado.

La I-70 permanecerá cerrada por el momento.
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ACTUALIZACIÓN: 3:15 p. m. Ambos sentidos de la I-70 están cerrado de la milla 112.
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Estamos respondiendo a un incendio junto a la I-70 en dirección oeste, en el marcador de milla 112 en South Canyon. El Departamento de Bomberos y Rescate del Río Colorado está respondiendo en apoyo mutuo. La I-70 en dirección oeste está siendo cerrada en el marcador de milla 112.

06/09/2026

Red flag warning is in effect 06/09/26 from 10:00 AM to 06/09/26 at 10:00 PM. No open burning permitted.

06/08/2026

Red flag warning is in effect 06/08/26 from 10:00 AM to 06/08/26 at 10:00 PM. No open burning permitted.

06/07/2026

Red flag warning is in effect 06/07/26 from 10:00 AM to 06/07/26 at 10:00 PM. No open burning permitted.

06/06/2026

Red flag warning is in effect 6/6/26 from 12:00 PM to 6/6/26 at 9:00 PM. No open burning permitted.