A big rig caught fire on the shoulder of I-580 in Livermore at approximately 4:45 am, causing a vegetation fire that expanded to three acres. Initially, CHP reported minor delays on the westbound lanes, but as the fire persisted and smoke increased, all westbound lanes were closed. Drivers were redirected off the freeway. The fire was contained by around 7 am, with one lane reopening by 10 am. The exact cause of the big rig fire is still undetermined as investigations are ongoing.
A big rig caught fire on the shoulder of I-580 early Friday morning in Livermore, igniting a vegetation fire that spread to three acres.
The fire started around 4:45 am, prompting CHP alerts about delays on the westbound freeway, but later leading to a complete closure due to smoke.
The fire was contained by around 7 am, allowing CHP to reopen one lane by 10 am after directing drivers off the freeway.
The cause of the fire remains unknown as authorities continue their investigations into the incident.
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