Crime & Safety
I-15 Nightmare In North San Diego County: Southbound Traffic Slowed Due To Fire
Two lanes will remain closed throughout the Monday evening commute due to a fire along Interstate 15 in Rainbow, according to Caltrans.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – Traffic headed southbound on Interstate 15 near Rainbow in North San Diego County was at a near complete standstill Monday afternoon, following the closure of two lanes due to a fire.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the third and fourth southbound lanes of the freeway were closed in the area due to a fire south of Rainbow Valley Boulevard. The lanes will remain closed throughout the evening commute, according to Caltrans.
Officials asked people to avoid the area, if possible.
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Update: The two right lanes of SB I-15 south of Rainbow Valley will remain closed through the evening commute . #SDCaltransAlert
— Caltrans San Diego (@SDCaltrans) July 10, 2017
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Patch photo looking at the I-15 southbound in Rainbow area by Renee Schiavone
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