SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. — The Meadow Creek Fire that broke out near the Whole Foods in Frisco on Saturday burned about 6.3 acres. Fire officials believe a person caused it.
Summit Fire & EMS said the fire was reported just before 5 p.m. Saturday in the willows near the grocery store. Crews from both Summit Fire & EMS and Red, White & Blue Fire began working to contain the flames.
It was named the Meadow Creek Fire. It ended up burning 6.3 acres, all on Town of Frisco property.
Initially, all lanes of I-70 were closed, followed by a partial closure. As of 8:45 p.m., all lanes have reopened.
In an update posted around 8:45 p.m., Summit Fire & EMS said they had limited the fire's growth and no structures are threatened. It's not expected to grow overnight.
"It is believed to be human-caused and is under investigation," Summit Fire & EMS said. "Challenges included some pretty aggressive fire behavior as well as water in the wetlands making for treacherous foot access."
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