Grizzly Creek Fire Shrouds Mountains in Smoke in Western Colorado

The Grizzly Creek wildfire, burning in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, reached 3,702 acres on Wednesday morning, August 12, according to reports.

The “extremely active and fast-moving” fire, which began on August 10, was burning north and south of Interstate 70 near the Colorado River, reports said.

Interstate 70 was closed between Glenwood Springs and Gypsum because of the fire. Residents of Lookout Mountain and No Name were issued evacuation orders, officials said. Credit: Jason Mowry via Storyful