Colorado wildfire closes I-70 near Eagle ...Middle East

A wildfire closed Interstate 70 in both directions near Eagle, according to the Colorado State Patrol.

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Westbound I-70 is closed at mile 157, just east of Wolcott, and eastbound I-70 is closed at mile 147, just west of Eagle, for the Red Canyon fire.

Drivers are being detoured onto U.S. 6, which runs parallel to the interstate.

There is no estimated time of reopening and drivers should seek alternate routes and expect delays, state officials said.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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