Robert Garrison is a Colorado native who grew up in Montrose and attended Colorado Mesa University. He is an AP award-winning journalist who joined Denver7 in August 2016 after working in CO and OK.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — The Goltra Fire grew 'significantly' overnight, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday morning. Additional resources have been ordered for a greater impact on the fire, the Jeffco sheriff said. US 6 remained shut down in both directions Wednesday morning as firefighters battled the wildfire burning near Clear Creek Canyon in Jefferson County. The Goltra Fire was first reported around 4 p.m. Tuesday near Tunnel 1 in the canyon.
, the sheriff's office said evening down-canyon winds caused 'some erratic fire behavior.' Highway 6 and travel along the canyon were both closed until further notice, the sheriff's office said. Interstate 70 and Highway 93 are both open, according to Denver7 Traffic Jayson Luber, and are good alternative routes.No evacuations have been ordered, and no structures are threatened at this time. The fire was likely sparked by lightning, according to the sheriff's office.
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