UPDATE: As of three:40 p.m., Fireplace circumstances have improved. Site visitors is starting to maneuver slowly by means of the middle divider. The earlier closure at Zzyzx Highway shall be lifted. Proceed by means of the world with warning. Emergency crews are nonetheless actively working to reopen all lanes, in accordance with CHP.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A car hearth briefly closed down a portion of the I-15 south of Baker, California, on Monday.
Based on the California Freeway Patrol in Barstow, all northbound lanes of I-15 close to mile marker 133, south of Baker, closed round 2:30 p.m.
A car hearth briefly closed down a portion of the I-15 south of Baker, California, on Monday. Based on the California Freeway Patrol in Barstow, all northbound lanes of I-15 close to mile marker 133, south of Baker, closed round 2:30 p.m. (Credit score: CHP Barstow/Twitter)
An enormous rig tractor and trailer have been reportedly seen on hearth round 1:30 p.m. simply three miles north of Zzyzx Highway, in accordance with CHP Barstow’s social media posts.
On the time of the hearth, burning tires have been additionally seen exploding and sending burning particles throughout lanes within the space, in accordance with CHP Barstow.
All northbound visitors shall be rerouted again south at Zzyzx Highway. Fireplace crews estimated about three hours to include the hearth. Southbound lanes remained open to drivers Monday afternoon.
Zzyzx Highway is about 100 miles southwest of Las Vegas.
