Large brush fire closes I-70 between Rifle, Parachute

A large brush fire burning near Interstate in Garfield County closed the highway in both directions Friday night state and local authorities announced Related Articles Wildfire burning near Western Slope coal mine closes highway between Meeker Craig I- reopens near Eagle as firefighters make progress on Red Canyon fire Man pleads guilty to starting Bucktail fire in Montrose County by trying to cremate dog Grass fire burning along I- near RTD station under control officers say Suspect arrested in Summit County wildfire that closed I- Eastbound and westbound I- are closed between exit for Rifle and exit for Parachute according to the Colorado Department of Transportation U S is also closed because of the fire The Garfield County Sheriff s Office ordered evacuations for the Rulison area just before p m which is halfway between Rifle and Parachute This is a growing story and may be updated Get more Colorado news by signing up for our Mile High Roundup email newsletter