Car hauler catches fire on the Golden State Freeway I-5 South

Palmdale, CA.- A big rig carrying Teslas caught on fire on the Golden State Freeway  I-5 South between I-210 and Roxford St/Exit 159 California.

The fire and smoke from the truck caused the closure of southbound traffic. The incident was reported at 5:42 PM. Initially, a SigAlert was extended for an unknown period of time, as the batteries in the vehicles may continue to burn for an unknown duration.

According to Sigalert, it reports that the 5 South at the 14 could be closed until tomorrow, Sunday, August 17. Follow Sigalert to stay up to the minute. Anything can change at anytime. https://www.sigalert.com/?lat=34.41144&lon=-118.51162&z=0

Photos: Alejandra Gallina