First Responders Close I-70 Due To Semi Fire

GEORGETOWN, Colo. (CBS4) - Interstate 70 was closed in both directions at the Georgetown exit because of a semi fire.

All lanes going westbound and one lane going eastbound have reopened.

Crews cleaning up scene of semi that caught fire on I-70 near Georgetown. Highway is back open but watch speeds. @CBSDenver @CSP_Golden pic.twitter.com/h9TlLFBKRr
— Dominic Garcia (@CBS4Dom) February 1, 2018

CDOT - Georgetown AX_frame_180 — Semi fire on I-70 at Georgetown. (credit: CBS)

The Colorado Department of Transportation says you can get by using the on and off ramps. Colorado State Patrol is at the scene.

Detours in place to bypass closure. No estimate on timeline for clearing scene. Please slow down and watch for responders. S1
— CSP Golden (@csp_golden) February 1, 2018

Details about how the fire started. No one was seriously hurt.

Colorado Department of Transportation
Interstate 70
Colorado State Patrol

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