Semi-Truck Fire Shuts Down I-80 Westbound Near Colfax
A semi-truck fire on Interstate 80 near Colfax caused the closure of westbound lanes for over two hours on Thursday morning.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, July 23, 2026 —
Westbound lanes of Interstate 80 near Colfax were closed for over two hours on Thursday morning due to a semi-truck fire.
The incident occurred on Thursday morning. The exact time of the fire was not immediately provided. The closure impacted traffic traveling westbound on I-80 in the vicinity of Colfax.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene. Details regarding the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage to the semi-truck were not immediately available. Information about potential injuries was also not provided.
The closure of the westbound lanes lasted for more than two hours. Traffic was significantly affected during this period. Authorities worked to clear the scene and reopen the affected lanes to facilitate the resumption of normal traffic flow.
The status of the truck driver and any other individuals involved was not specified in the initial reports. Further details are expected as the investigation into the incident progresses.
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