EAGLE COUNTY, Colo. – The Red Canyon Fire, which closed part of U.S. Interstate 70 earlier this week, has been 100% contained, according to the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit.

I-70 reopened near Eagle after fire crews stopped forward progress on the Red Canyon fire on Wednesday night, Colorado officials said.

Fire crews on Thursday continued to mop up the Red Canyon Fire that broke out between Eagle and Wolcott on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is expected to be under full control by 6 p.m. Thursday, ...

The Red Canyon Fire burned 10 acres in Eagle County. Eagle County At 5:15 p.m., soon after the fire started, a large number of vehicles could be seen backed up on I-70 in the area of the closure.

Officials reported the Red Canyon fire spread to about 10 acres as of 6 p.m. Wednesday and was “rapidly advancing,” before firefighters gained control around 10 p.m.

Officials say the Red Canyon fire in Eagle County has been fully contained. The fire started on Wednesday outside the town of Wolcott, burning about 10 acres.

Officials say the Red Canyon fire in Eagle County has been fully contained. The fire started on Wednesday outside the town of Wolcott, burning about 10 acres. KDVR-TV Denver ...