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Grass fire closes lanes on I-25 south of Colorado Springs

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Smoldering grass fire I-25 Colorado Springs
Posted at 2:08 PM, May 07, 2022
and last updated 2022-05-07 16:16:43-04

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado — A grassfire has forced a lane closure on Interstate 25 south of Colorado Springs.
The Colorado Department of Transportation reports that a single northbound lane is closed between milepost 133 and the South Academy Boulevard exit.

Initial reports indicate that a wheel came off of a travel trailer sparking the fire. Drivers should anticipate delays and watch for emergency vehicles in the area.
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