This is a developing news story, and Aspen Public Radio will provide updates as they become available.
UPDATE 10:30 a.m. 6/13/26
Evacuation orders have been lifted as of 9 a.m. Saturday.
Firefighters continued making progress on the 20-acre Spring Creek Fire Friday, increasing containment to 40% and preventing further growth.
A road closure remains in place for everyone other than residents and emergency personnel.
UPDATE 9:30 p.m. 6/11/2026
The Spring Creek Fire remained at roughly 20 acres on Thursday after about 90 firefighters worked to contain the blaze. The White River National Forest reports the fire is about 20% contained, and approximately 70 firefighters are scheduled to continue suppression work Friday.
Crews from the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit, Roaring Fork Fire Rescue and Aspen Fire are coordinating to contain the fire with Eagle and Pitkin counties.
UPDATE 7:00 p.m. 6/10/2026
The Spring Creek Fire grew to the northwest Wednesday afternoon and is now approximately 20 acres, according to the White River National Forest.
High winds presented challenges as firefighters attempted to control the blaze, limiting air support and forcing crews to retreat due to the risk of falling trees.
The fire did not grow south toward Frying Pan Road.
Evacuations remain in place.
UPDATE 1:05 p.m. 6/10/2026
The Paradise Creek Fire is contained, according to the Glenwood Springs Fire Department. The department’s most recent mapping measured the fire at 4.54 acres.
The fire is expected to keep burning over the next few days with visible smoke in the area. Firefighters will continue to monitor the situation.
The right lane of I-70 westbound is still closed between Exit 114: West Glenwood Exit 111: South Canyon.
UPDATE 8:30 a.m. 6/10/2026:
According to the Glenwood Springs Fire Department, about 30 firefighters are working on the Paradise Creek Fire on Wednesday morning.
Crews will continue work to suppress the fire while the right lane of I-70 is closed between Exit 114: West Glenwood Exit 111: South Canyon.
The White River National Forest is now coordinating with Pitkin and Eagle counties to address the Spring Creek Fire, formerly the Thomasville Fire. Evacuation orders issued last night remain in place.
UPDATE 7:55 p.m. 6/9/2026:
According to the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, the Thomasville fire evacuation orders will likely remain in place overnight.
The Glenwood Springs Fire Department also reports that aircraft fighting the South Canyon fire have been released for the evening. Both eastbound lanes are expected to reopen shortly, along with one westbound lane.
The westbound right lane will remain closed on Wednesday.
UPDATE 6:08 p.m. 6/9/2026:
Evacuation orders are now in place for the 15-acre Thomasville Fire. The orders are for the Eagle County section of the Eagle-Thomasville Road, north of Thomasville, by Crooked Creek Pass.
Watch Duty reports that the area is no longer safe — there is an immediate threat to life — and to leave if in the evacuation area. The area is also closed to the public.
Emergency crews are currently monitoring the fire. Watch Duty reports no suppression efforts can be made at this time due to wind and challenging terrain.
ORIGINAL STORY:
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 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 on the scene. Two helicopters have been requested, and an air attack is in progress.