Authorities in Colorado closed Highway 40 near Dinosaur for several hours on Sunday after a vehicle fire sparked a wildland fire in the area.

According to the Colorado State Patrol, an RV with a Ford F-150 in tow caught fire on the highway around 1 p.m. near milepost 9, fully engulfing both of them in flames. This sparked a wildland fire, causing the closure of east and westbound traffic on Hwy 40 between Milepost 3 at Dinosaur and Milepost 11 at Blue Mountain. Officials have named the wildland fire the Spencer Fire.

Firefighters working the Horse Draw Fire have responded to help the Artesia Fire Department with suppression efforts. The Moffat County Sheriff's Office asked drivers to avoid the area and allow emergency personnel to battle the fire.

As of 5:30 p.m., the sheriff's office said wildland firefighters remain in the area to continue fighting the fire.

Just before 7 p.m., CSP announced that the highway had been reopened in both directions.

No injuries were reported in the vehicle fire.