CAJON PASS, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> A semi-trailer caught fire Monday evening in the Cajon Pass on southbound Interstate 15. (Photo above is credit by Jordon Frobenius)
The incident happened on southbound I-15 about 7:08pm on July 1, 2024, about a mile after the Cleghorn Road exit. The semi was carrying an unknown product not listed on the traffic log. This is when the driver noticed one of the rear tires of the trailer was on fire smoking. The driver stopped on the shoulder on the freeway.
The driver was able to detach the tractor from the trailer to save the tractor cab from catching fire.
California Highway Patrol were on scene and block all southbound lanes. CHP receive aid from firefighters from San Bernardino County Fire Department to make sure they quickly extinguish the flames.
It looks like a problem with the rear trailer brakes or a wheel bearing that caused the problem.
No injuries were reported.
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