Traffic & Transit

Trailer Fire Forces I-8 Closures Near Alpine

Firefighters responded to a fire that sparked in a trailer —​ detached from a semi —​ on Interstate 8 near Tavern Road, the CHP said.

Freeway traffic was diverted around the area at West Willows Road.
Freeway traffic was diverted around the area at West Willows Road. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

SAN DIEGO, CA — No injuries were reported in a semi-trailer a fire that forced several lane closures near Alpine Wednesday.

Firefighters responded to fire that sparked in a trailer — detached from a semi — on Interstate 8 near Tavern Road around 4:30 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.

Freeway traffic was diverted around the area at West Willows Road.

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It was not immediately clear what sparked the fire.

— City News Service

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