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Body found in tunnel under I-25 after fire in Adams County

Fire reported under bridge at 70th Avenue and Interstate 25 early Saturday morning, according to Adams County Fire Rescue

Adams County firefighters respond to reports of an illegal burn on Saturday, July 25, 2026. (Photo provided by Adams County Fire)
Adams County firefighters respond to reports of an illegal burn on Saturday, July 25, 2026. (Photo provided by Adams County Fire)
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Adams County firefighters discovered a body in a tunnel under Interstate 25 while responding to a fire on Saturday morning, according to the fire department.

Firefighters responded to reports of an illegal burn under a bridge at 70th Avenue and I-25 shortly before 6:30 a.m. Saturday, .

When they arrived, firefighters saw smoke coming out of a tunnel underneath the bridge, fire officials said. A body was found inside the tunnel.

Information about the cause of the fire and the victim’s death was not immediately available on Saturday.

This is a developing story and may be updated.

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