Fire Rips Through Sanitation Truck on I-5
Interstate Highway 5 S & Osborne St
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Summary
- Firefighters are addressing a vehicle fire involving a sanitation truck on Interstate 5 in Pacoima, California. The blaze is causing traffic congestion, and the cause of the fire is currently unknown.
Timeline
Firefighters have extinguished the trash truck and grass fires. Crews are beginning cleanup operations.
Firefighters are letting the fire burn itself out before engaging, as there is no risk or exposure. The freeway is closed in both directions.
The fire from the trash truck is spreading to nearby grass.
Units report they do not observe any traffic beyond the blazing truck.
Firefighters have received reports that indicate a three-car accident is blocking the middle lane on the Freeway near the fire.
Additional fire companies are being dispatched to assist with the sanitation truck fire on I-5.
Flames can be seen consuming a sanitation truck. The cause of the fire remains unclear.
A working blaze may cause traffic congestion.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle fire on I-5.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Interstate Highway 5 S & Osborne St.
Firefighters have extinguished the trash truck and grass fires. Crews are beginning cleanup operations.
Firefighters are letting the fire burn itself out before engaging, as there is no risk or exposure. The freeway is closed in both directions.
The fire from the trash truck is spreading to nearby grass.
Units report they do not observe any traffic beyond the blazing truck.
Firefighters have received reports that indicate a three-car accident is blocking the middle lane on the Freeway near the fire.
Additional fire companies are being dispatched to assist with the sanitation truck fire on I-5.
Flames can be seen consuming a sanitation truck. The cause of the fire remains unclear.
A working blaze may cause traffic congestion.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle fire on I-5.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Interstate Highway 5 S & Osborne St.
Firefighters have extinguished the trash truck and grass fires. Crews are beginning cleanup operations.
Firefighters are letting the fire burn itself out before engaging, as there is no risk or exposure. The freeway is closed in both directions.
The fire from the trash truck is spreading to nearby grass.
Units report they do not observe any traffic beyond the blazing truck.
Firefighters have received reports that indicate a three-car accident is blocking the middle lane on the Freeway near the fire.
Additional fire companies are being dispatched to assist with the sanitation truck fire on I-5.
Flames can be seen consuming a sanitation truck. The cause of the fire remains unclear.
A working blaze may cause traffic congestion.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle fire on I-5.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Interstate Highway 5 S & Osborne St.
Firefighters have extinguished the trash truck and grass fires. Crews are beginning cleanup operations.
Firefighters are letting the fire burn itself out before engaging, as there is no risk or exposure. The freeway is closed in both directions.
The fire from the trash truck is spreading to nearby grass.
Units report they do not observe any traffic beyond the blazing truck.
Firefighters have received reports that indicate a three-car accident is blocking the middle lane on the Freeway near the fire.
Additional fire companies are being dispatched to assist with the sanitation truck fire on I-5.
Flames can be seen consuming a sanitation truck. The cause of the fire remains unclear.
A working blaze may cause traffic congestion.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle fire on I-5.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Interstate Highway 5 S & Osborne St.
Firefighters have extinguished the trash truck and grass fires. Crews are beginning cleanup operations.
Firefighters are letting the fire burn itself out before engaging, as there is no risk or exposure. The freeway is closed in both directions.
The fire from the trash truck is spreading to nearby grass.
Units report they do not observe any traffic beyond the blazing truck.
Firefighters have received reports that indicate a three-car accident is blocking the middle lane on the Freeway near the fire.
Additional fire companies are being dispatched to assist with the sanitation truck fire on I-5.
Flames can be seen consuming a sanitation truck. The cause of the fire remains unclear.
A working blaze may cause traffic congestion.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle fire on I-5.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Interstate Highway 5 S & Osborne St.
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And bad timing, well extra bad timing, because any distraction on L.A.Highways between 6am-9pm, M-F could add an extra hour or more to the commute.
Someone likely threw away a car battery or a similar large battery. They explode in the trash compactors on the truck. Don't put hazardous waste in the trash!
I hope the driver is OK
One side of freeway is opened. Fire dept jumped in fire. According to KTLA the trash truck was gas powered. They were fearful it would explode. It also started a small grass fire. But they started hosing it down. It’s out. CHP is opening the freeway. It’s much too hot for this 💩!! Stay cool. Be safe.
And bad timing, well extra bad timing, because any distraction on L.A.Highways between 6am-9pm, M-F could add an extra hour or more to the commute.
Someone likely threw away a car battery or a similar large battery. They explode in the trash compactors on the truck. Don't put hazardous waste in the trash!
I hope the driver is OK
One side of freeway is opened. Fire dept jumped in fire. According to KTLA the trash truck was gas powered. They were fearful it would explode. It also started a small grass fire. But they started hosing it down. It’s out. CHP is opening the freeway. It’s much too hot for this 💩!! Stay cool. Be safe.
And bad timing, well extra bad timing, because any distraction on L.A.Highways between 6am-9pm, M-F could add an extra hour or more to the commute.
Someone likely threw away a car battery or a similar large battery. They explode in the trash compactors on the truck. Don't put hazardous waste in the trash!
I hope the driver is OK
One side of freeway is opened. Fire dept jumped in fire. According to KTLA the trash truck was gas powered. They were fearful it would explode. It also started a small grass fire. But they started hosing it down. It’s out. CHP is opening the freeway. It’s much too hot for this 💩!! Stay cool. Be safe.
And bad timing, well extra bad timing, because any distraction on L.A.Highways between 6am-9pm, M-F could add an extra hour or more to the commute.
Someone likely threw away a car battery or a similar large battery. They explode in the trash compactors on the truck. Don't put hazardous waste in the trash!
I hope the driver is OK
One side of freeway is opened. Fire dept jumped in fire. According to KTLA the trash truck was gas powered. They were fearful it would explode. It also started a small grass fire. But they started hosing it down. It’s out. CHP is opening the freeway. It’s much too hot for this 💩!! Stay cool. Be safe.
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And bad timing, well extra bad timing, because any distraction on L.A.Highways between 6am-9pm, M-F could add an extra hour or more to the commute.
Someone likely threw away a car battery or a similar large battery. They explode in the trash compactors on the truck. Don't put hazardous waste in the trash!
I hope the driver is OK
One side of freeway is opened. Fire dept jumped in fire. According to KTLA the trash truck was gas powered. They were fearful it would explode. It also started a small grass fire. But they started hosing it down. It’s out. CHP is opening the freeway. It’s much too hot for this 💩!! Stay cool. Be safe.