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Fire shuts down southbound Interstate 25 near Colorado Springs

Highway closed between Exit 156 for Northgate Boulevard and Exit 158 for Baptist Road

Smoke drops visibility on Interstate 25 north of Colorado Springs on Monday, July 13, 2026. (Screenshot from Colorado Department of Transportation camera)
Smoke drops visibility on Interstate 25 north of Colorado Springs on Monday, July 13, 2026. (Screenshot from Colorado Department of Transportation camera)
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Southbound Interstate 25 was closed Monday afternoon north of Colorado Springs for “fire activity,” according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.

As of 1:25 p.m., between Exit 156 for Northgate Boulevard and Exit 158 for Baptist Road for the fire and low visibility, according to state transportation officials.

showed heavy smoke and lines of cars.

It’s unknown what sparked the fire and when the highway is expected to reopen.

This is a developing story and may be updated.


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