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Big Rig Fire Impacts 5 Freeway Traffic Near Newhall Pass

A well-involved big rig fire on the I-5 Freeway near the Newhall Pass has prompted a response from firefighters, impacting traffic Tuesday.

Around 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, first responders received reports of a big rig fire on the northbound 5 Freeway south of Calgrove Boulevard near the Newhall Pass, said Leslie Lua, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

“Our units arrived on scene and found a well-involved tractor,” Lua said.

The fire spread to a small patch of grass which was quickly extinguished by firefighters, according to officials.

As a result of the truck fire, the No. 3, 4 and 5 lanes of the northbound 5 Freeway were blocked for an undetermined amount of time, according to officials.

Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story, more information will be added as it becomes available.


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Big Rig Fire Impacts 5 Freeway Traffic Near Newhall Pass

One comment

  1. i drove passed that fire two lanes away and it was so hot i theough the glass that i had to turn my face away

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About Louie Diaz

Louie was born and raised in Santa Clarita. At the age of two Louie lost his vision due to a brain tumor. However, Louie doesn't let blindness stop him from doing what ever it is he wants to accomplish. Growing up some of his favorite hobbies were wood working, fishing and riding bikes. Louie graduated from College of the Canyon in December of 2017, with a Broadcast Journalism degree. Growing up Louie has always wanted to be a fire fighter or a police officer, but because of his blindness Louie knew that wouldn't work. Louie has always loved listening to police and fire radio traffic, using a scanner, and he figured if he was going to listen to the scanner so much, he should do something with it.