All lanes of I-70 reopen after semi hauling carrots burst into flames in Colorado's high country
A vehicle fire closed eastbound lanes of I-70 in Colorado's high country for a few hours on Friday. All lanes reopened at 1:40 p.m.
#I70 eastbound: Roadway reopened to traffic between I-70 Business and Exit 243 - Hidden Valley. https://t.co/ccxVAkFu1Y
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) June 28, 2024
The interstate was closed between Exit 243- Hidden Valley and Exit 244- US 6.
Crews closed the lanes just before 11 a.m. Friday due to a semi fire.
Evergreen Fire/Rescue tweeted an update that the trailer was full of carrots that caught fire and then ignited a wildfire on the shoulder of I-70 that burned about an acre.
Earlier today (6/28), EFR responded to assist with a semi crash on EB I-70 near Exit 244. The trailer, which was full of carrots, caught fire and ignited a wildfire on the shoulder that burned about an acre.@jeffcom911co @ClearCreekSO @ColoradoDOT @CSP_News pic.twitter.com/MeF1HOgBgw
— Evergreen Fire/Rescue (@efr_co) June 28, 2024
What caused the semi fire is being investigated.
There are no reports of any injuries.