10 Freeway Temporarily Closes Due To Big Rig Fire In Chiriaco Summit

CHIRIACO SUMMIT, CA — A big rig erupted in flames Monday on eastbound Interstate 10 in Chiriaco Summit, but no injuries were reported.

The blaze was reported shortly before 2:30 p.m. Monday west of Cottonwood Springs Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The driver was able to exit the vehicle, officials said. The contents inside the big rig were not immediately known, but a hazardous materials crew was requested at the scene due to a corrosive material.

Westbound and eastbound lanes were temporarily closed due to heavy smoke in the area. Westbound traffic was diverted to Box Canyon Road.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.