Aug. 11 (UPI) -- The Grizzly Creek Fire in Colorado grew to 3,200 acres on Tuesday, closing a major roadway and prompting evacuations in the surrounding area.
Fire officials said the blaze, which has grown rapidly since it began on Monday, has crossed the Colorado River and Interstate 70, which the Colorado Department of Transportation said will remain closed through the night on Tuesday with the possibility of an extended closure throughout the week.