I-70 Commercial Carrier Fire

Photo courtesy of Strasburg Fire Protection District

At 16:33 on November 10th, 2026 Byers Fire Protection District and Strasburg Fire Protection District were alerted to a reported commercial carrier fire on I-70 in Byers. Multiple 911 calls were received, and a header was visible for some distance. First arriving Chief 71 sized up a gravel hauler with a well-developed fire at the back of the tractor. One attack line was pulled, and Brush Engine 71 and Engine 81 made quick work of the fire before it could spread in the cab. A small wildland component was also easily contained. Investigation identified that a brake fire had ignited the rear duals on the tractor as the cause.

Units on Scene:

Byers: Chief 71 & Brush Engine 71

Strasburg: Chief 81, Chief 82, Engine 81 & Tender-81

Colorado State Patrol, CDOT & Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office

Photo courtesy of Strasburg Fire Protection District

Photo courtesy of Strasburg Fire Protection District

Photo courtesy of Strasburg Fire Protection District

Photo courtesy of Strasburg Fire Protection District