All articles tagged with #vehicle fire
A stolen big rig led police on a pursuit from Bakersfield to Rancho Cucamonga before bursting into flames, with the suspect fleeing on foot and attempting to evade officers in an apartment complex before being arrested.
Two Los Angeles firefighters were critically injured and several others hurt in an explosion in Wilmington while trying to extinguish a fire on a truck with pressurized tanks, with at least seven firefighters transported to the hospital. The cause of the explosion, involving either compressed natural gas or transported tanks, is still under investigation.
Interstate 40 westbound in West Nashville has reopened after a vehicle fire involving a semi-truck carrying hazardous materials, including low grade radioactive waste, was reported and subsequently extinguished with no reported injuries. The incident prompted the closure of all westbound lanes while authorities worked to clear the roadway.
All lanes of Interstate 95 in Delaware County's Upland Borough are closed in both directions after a wrong-way driver caused a crash that resulted in a vehicle fire. The driver was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes and struck multiple vehicles. The interstate is closed between Kerlin Street/Exit 5 and I-476/Exit 7, causing major delays. No information on injuries has been reported at this time.
North Charleston Police are investigating a deadly overnight crash that occurred on Palmetto Commerce Parkway. Officers arrived at the scene to find a vehicle engulfed in flames in the woods, with one person dead outside the vehicle. The victim's identity has not yet been released, and the investigation is ongoing.
A wanted suspect led police on a multi-county chase in North Carolina, resulting in his vehicle catching fire after crashing into a parking lot. The suspect, Jaiquvous Williams, fled the scene on foot and has not been found yet. Large amounts of Fentanyl were discovered in his vehicle. Williams now faces additional charges for possession of a firearm by a felon and felony possession of a Schedule II controlled substance. No one was hospitalized from the crash.
Part of Interstate 85 in Cleveland County, North Carolina, has been shut down due to a vehicle fire. The southbound lanes are closed, and emergency personnel are on the scene. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and can find real-time traffic updates online.
The coroner's office in Spartanburg County, South Carolina is investigating a crash and vehicle fire involving an armored bank truck and a dump truck. The crash occurred on Highway 176 near Whitestone Glendale Road, resulting in the death of the armored truck driver. No further details are available at this time.
Investigators have determined that the fire at a plastic company in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, started at an employee's car. The fire destroyed tools, equipment, and a significant amount of recycled plastic tubing used for burying utility lines. Crews are taking extra precautions to ensure all hot spots are extinguished due to the nature of burning plastic. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and a health alert issued due to the fire has expired with no threat to the public. The city plans to conduct a site assessment for potential health concerns from the burnt plastic.
The Spartanburg County Coroner's Office responded to a vehicle fire along I-26 West in Spartanburg County, causing traffic delays. Details are limited as officials investigate the situation.
The westbound lanes of the Westpark Tollway in Fort Bend County, Texas, have been shut down after a vehicle fire caused damage to the roadway between SH-99 and Spring Green Blvd. The Fort Bend County Hazmat Response Team is on the scene, and drivers are advised to avoid the area while crews work to resolve the situation.
A vehicle fire near the northbound I-35 Frontage Road and Wells Branch Parkway in north Austin has blocked several lanes, causing traffic diversions and delays. The fire was reportedly caused by a truck, with its gas tank exploding. No information has been provided regarding any injuries. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and expect delays.
Free agent running back Leonard Fournette escaped unharmed after his SUV caught fire while he was driving on a highway. Fournette, who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season, shared a video of the charred remains on Instagram. The 28-year-old running back is currently a free agent and searching for his next landing spot in a tough market for the position.
A portion of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia collapsed following a large vehicle fire, which is being treated as a hazmat situation. The highway is completely collapsed on the northbound lanes, while the southbound lanes are compromised. All northbound lanes between Exit 25 and Exit 32 and southbound lanes between Exit 32 and Exit 30 are currently closed. Multiple agencies are involved in the response to the crash, with some expressing concern regarding the runoff due to the proximity to the Delaware River. There is no information on any injuries or occupants involved in the vehicle fire.
A vehicle fire caused a portion of the northbound side of I-95 near Princeton Avenue to collapse, leading to the closure of the roadway in both directions. The fire has been put out, and crews are assessing the damage. No injuries have been reported. Drivers are advised to avoid the area.