Flaming Ford F-250 Rolls Into Carpool Lane on 118 Freeway, Forcing Traffic Closure
CA-118 W & Topanga Canyon Blvd
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- A gray Ford F-250 caught fire on the westbound CA-118 freeway near Topanga Canyon Boulevard in Chatsworth, California. The driver safely exited the vehicle before it became fully engulfed in flames and rolled into the carpool lane, prompting the California Highway Patrol to halt traffic. Firefighters managed the situation, and a tow truck was requested to remove the damaged vehicle.
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A Citizen user shows video of stopped traffic on the 118 freeway. Use caution in the area.
Crews requested a flatbed tow truck from Cola's to remove the damaged Ford. The Freeway Service Patrol also responded to the scene to assist with the incident, per CHP.
A man exited the vehicle as flames fully engulfed it. The vehicle then rolled back into the carpool lane, which forced the California Highway Patrol to stop all traffic while firefighters worked to put out the fire.
A gray Ford F-250 caught fire on the right shoulder of westbound State Route 118 just west of Topanga Canyon Boulevard.
A Citizen user shows video of smoke billowing in the area.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at CA-118 E & Topanga Canyon Blvd.
A Citizen user shows video of stopped traffic on the 118 freeway. Use caution in the area.
Crews requested a flatbed tow truck from Cola's to remove the damaged Ford. The Freeway Service Patrol also responded to the scene to assist with the incident, per CHP.
A man exited the vehicle as flames fully engulfed it. The vehicle then rolled back into the carpool lane, which forced the California Highway Patrol to stop all traffic while firefighters worked to put out the fire.
A gray Ford F-250 caught fire on the right shoulder of westbound State Route 118 just west of Topanga Canyon Boulevard.
A Citizen user shows video of smoke billowing in the area.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at CA-118 E & Topanga Canyon Blvd.
A Citizen user shows video of stopped traffic on the 118 freeway. Use caution in the area.
Crews requested a flatbed tow truck from Cola's to remove the damaged Ford. The Freeway Service Patrol also responded to the scene to assist with the incident, per CHP.
A man exited the vehicle as flames fully engulfed it. The vehicle then rolled back into the carpool lane, which forced the California Highway Patrol to stop all traffic while firefighters worked to put out the fire.
A gray Ford F-250 caught fire on the right shoulder of westbound State Route 118 just west of Topanga Canyon Boulevard.
A Citizen user shows video of smoke billowing in the area.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at CA-118 E & Topanga Canyon Blvd.
A Citizen user shows video of stopped traffic on the 118 freeway. Use caution in the area.
Crews requested a flatbed tow truck from Cola's to remove the damaged Ford. The Freeway Service Patrol also responded to the scene to assist with the incident, per CHP.
A man exited the vehicle as flames fully engulfed it. The vehicle then rolled back into the carpool lane, which forced the California Highway Patrol to stop all traffic while firefighters worked to put out the fire.
A gray Ford F-250 caught fire on the right shoulder of westbound State Route 118 just west of Topanga Canyon Boulevard.
A Citizen user shows video of smoke billowing in the area.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at CA-118 E & Topanga Canyon Blvd.
A Citizen user shows video of stopped traffic on the 118 freeway. Use caution in the area.
Crews requested a flatbed tow truck from Cola's to remove the damaged Ford. The Freeway Service Patrol also responded to the scene to assist with the incident, per CHP.
A man exited the vehicle as flames fully engulfed it. The vehicle then rolled back into the carpool lane, which forced the California Highway Patrol to stop all traffic while firefighters worked to put out the fire.
A gray Ford F-250 caught fire on the right shoulder of westbound State Route 118 just west of Topanga Canyon Boulevard.
A Citizen user shows video of smoke billowing in the area.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at CA-118 E & Topanga Canyon Blvd.
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Traffic completely stopped
How did that happen omg
Wow scary wth
Correction: Ventura not on scene. LACoFD can handle with City Fire. Ventura canceled. No spread to brush.
Traffic completely stopped
How did that happen omg
Wow scary wth
Correction: Ventura not on scene. LACoFD can handle with City Fire. Ventura canceled. No spread to brush.
Traffic completely stopped
How did that happen omg
Wow scary wth
Correction: Ventura not on scene. LACoFD can handle with City Fire. Ventura canceled. No spread to brush.
Traffic completely stopped
How did that happen omg
Wow scary wth
Correction: Ventura not on scene. LACoFD can handle with City Fire. Ventura canceled. No spread to brush.
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Traffic completely stopped
How did that happen omg
Wow scary wth
Correction: Ventura not on scene. LACoFD can handle with City Fire. Ventura canceled. No spread to brush.