Car fire on I-70 westbound near Genesee exit, Jefferson County CO

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/2/2025 04:01 PM

I-70, Colorado

A vehicle fire occurred on I-70 westbound near the Genesee exit. The car was fully engulfed in flames on the right shoulder of the highway. Police and emergency medical services arrived at the scene and are managing the situation. Traffic is being held in lane three while responders handle the incident.

Audio|Source: Summit and Eagle County Public Safety

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Transcript:

00:00

I wanted to advise you, I-70 Westbound right at the Genesee exit 253. We've got a car fire on the right shoulder of the exit.

00:13

I copy. I'll be en route from the top of Floyd Hill.

00:17

At 1701.

00:25

703 to RT5 direct.

00:30

Part C-5, go ahead.

00:32

Yes, sir, I can head that way if you need some help.

00:37

What's your location?

00:40

I'm at Fall River Road, (number withheld).

00:45

Okay, copy. You can just go as normal. I'll let you know because I'm not even there yet either.

00:52

Okay, copy. I'll head that way.

00:56

I copy.

00:59

Copy 1703.

01:06

Craig, Perks 1362.

01:09

Parks 1362.

01:12

I'm out of service. Have a good night.

01:17

You as well, 1704.

01:24

S.O.36 status.

01:29

10.4.

01:31

So 36, 1705.

01:34

So 36, 1705.

01:39

Great for Vegas, read 1775.

01:42

Fort Baker Street.

01:46

Probably 13 at the 28.

01:51

It's going to be out with Wyoming County 10968.

01:58

John on a grade 4F150.

02:07

Forebega 3. I copy and the blind your plate cleared listed on a 1999 Ford green and color utility.

02:15

Looks like it expires (number withheld), time is 1706.

02:20

7.03 to RT5 direct.

02:31

145, go ahead.

02:33

It's, sir, the camera is showing it's fully engulfed.

02:40

I copy that, sir. Thank you.

02:53

...advised PD and EMS are on scene.

02:56

They are holding lane three.

03:00

I copy and I'm I going to have to go out to lookout and flip around?

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