Westbound Interstate 80 is still closed near Colfax because of a big rig fire that occurred early Monday morning. Cal Trans Spokesperson Liza Whitmore says it occurred around 7am…
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Whitmore says that prompted the closure of all lanes. She says it’s hoped at least one lane can reopen early Monday afternoon, but because fuel tanks also ruptured, cleanup will take a while. The traffic backup has been reduced to about 2 miles and she indicates it could have been worse but the blaze occurred west of the Highway 174 exit, leaving the exit open…
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Whitmore says all lanes of the highway may not reopen until late Monday at the earliest.
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