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Goltra Fire Closes U.S. Highway 6 in Jefferson County

Lightning-sparked wildfire grows to 10 acres, forcing road closures and posing smoke hazards.

  • The fire ignited Tuesday afternoon near Lookout Mountain, likely due to a lightning strike.
  • U.S. Highway 6 is closed in both directions between Colorado Highway 119 and Colorado Highway 93.
  • Clear Creek Canyon is also closed until further notice due to fire activity.
  • No structures are currently threatened, and no evacuations have been ordered.
  • Fire crews are actively combating the blaze from the ground.
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