28 Jun 2026, Sun

Battery Truck Fire Closes A Major California Interstate

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A semi-truck hauling a load of lithium-ion batteries caught fire on Interstate 15 between Barstow and Baker in California, stranding thousands of motorists as the highway was shut down. That stretch is a vital link between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

Lithium-ion fires are notoriously difficult and time-consuming to extinguish. The lengthy closure caused massive disruption for travelers on the busy route.

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