DEVORE, CA. (Pain In the Pass) >> A semi-trailer caught fire Friday night on Interstate 215. (Photo above is credit by Alex Pena)
California Highway Patrol and San Bernardino County Fire Department were called to the scene. Emergency dispatcher said the trailer caught fire about 6:14pm on Friday June 30, 2023 in the northbound right shoulder just before Devore Road exit.
When the semi stop on the right shoulder, flames were coming from rear-end of the trailer brakes/tires area. Minutes later the flames reach the trailer. Before the fire department were on scene flames were spreading inside the trailer.
The driver was able to detach the tractor from the trailer to save the tractor cab from catching fire.
The trailer was fully loaded and was not described in the traffic log. Officials said the trailer has broke in half burned to the ground. Firefighters, hazardous material, and tow truck crews remain at the scene early Saturday morning.
The cause of the big rig tractor fire is unknown at this time. There is a report it came from rear axles of the trailer. No injuries were reported.
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