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Highway 50 closes briefly near Cañon City after semi-truck fire spreads to grass on Wednesday

Highway 50 is closed west of Cañon City after a semi-truck that caught on fire spread into the grass.

Highway 50 closed near Cañon City after semi-truck fire spreads to grass

By: James Gavato

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FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — Highway 50 was closed in both directions on Wednesday afternoon, 10 miles west of Cañon City, after a semi-truck caught on fire and spread to the grass, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).

According to the Fremont County Sheriff's Office, the fire is under control. At this time, it is unclear how it started.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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Highway 50 closes briefly near Cañon City after semi-truck fire spreads to grass on Wednesday

Colorado gun law may face federal legal challenge over permit-to-purchase requirements

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