Big Rig Hauling Alfalfa Catches Fire Near Auburn On I-80 – CBS Sacramento

August 6, 2019 at 6:16 am

Filed Under:Auburn News, Interstate 80

AUBURN (CBS13) – A big rig that caught fire is causing a mess on westbound Interstate 80 in the Auburn area Tuesday morning.

The incident started just before midnight just west of the Foresthill Road off-ramp.

I80 WB still a mess West of Foresthill off ramp due to overnight BigRig fire carrying Alfalfa. One lane open thru burn area. ⁦@GoodDaySac⁩ ⁦@CBSSacramento⁩ ⁦@DinaKupfer⁩ ⁦@GoodDayTraffic⁩ ⁦@GDSTracyKetchum⁩ ⁦@GoodDayCourtney⁩ pic.twitter.com/RCs1TojHTo

— David Grashoff (@CameraGuyDave1) August 6, 2019

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For an unknown reason, a big rig hauling alfalfa caught fire.

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Caltrans crews are now working to clear the mess after the fire. Only one lane is open in the area.

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The roads were cleared by 7:30 a.m.