Imperial County

Semi truck catches on fire on Interstate 8 near Ocotillo

April 3, 2024 2:01 PM

Published April 3, 2024 2:18 PM

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - A semi-truck caught on fire on Interstate 8 near Ocotillo on Wednesday morning.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said the semi-truck's tires blew out and caught fire.

CHP said it burned from the back and the truck was carrying food from the San Diego Food Bank.

The eastbound lane of Interstate 8 was closed for four hours and has reopened.

No injuries were reported.

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