Grizzly Creek Fire Nears 30,000 Acres In Glenwood Canyon
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)- The Grizzly Creek Fire burning in Glenwood Canyon was estimated at nearly 30,000 acres on Friday. The growth for the fire that started on Aug. 10 was only estimated at a little more than 200 acres more than Thursday night.
So far, the fire has burned 29,992 acres and is 11% contained. More than 820 firefighters are assigned to the Grizzly Creek Fire. The hope is to have it contained by Sept. 1.
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All lanes and both directions of Interstate 70 remain closed from Glenwood Springs to Gypsum, or mile marker 116-140.
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The Grizzly Creek Fire started on Aug. 10 believed to be human-caused by sparks from a popping tire, dragging chains or a rim along I-70.