This is a breaking news story, and Aspen Public Radio will provide updates as they become available.
Interstate 70 is closed in both directions at mile marker 112 due to a brush fire in South Canyon.
The Paradise Creek Fire has been re-estimated at eight to 10 acres, according to the wildfire monitoring app Watch Duty. The fire is moving uphill, and two helicopters and a large air tanker are on the scene.
Watch Duty reports fire activity has decreased, due to these efforts, along with 44 firefighters’ work on steep and rocky terrain. Aircraft are refilling bucket drops from the Colorado River, due to high winds in the area, however, fixed wing aircraft have been cancelled.
The Glenwood Springs Fire Department is responding and has requested mutual aid from Colorado River Fire Rescue.
A second 15-acre fire, now known as the Thomasville Fire, is burning northeast of Ruedi Reservoir, in Eagle County.
Emergency crews are currently monitoring the fire near the intersection of Frying Pan Road and Thomasville in Eagle County. Watch Duty reports no suppression efforts can be made at this time due to wind and challenging terrain.
Personnel ask to avoid the area to give first responders room to work. There are currently no evacuations in place, but one structure is threatened, and efforts are being made to protect it.
Units are currently on the scene. Two helicopters have been requested, and an air attack is in progress.