Lithium battery fire nightmare shuts I-15 for 44 hours en route to Vegas.

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There was a significant incident involving a truck carrying lithium-ion batteries that caught fire on Interstate 15, the main route between California and Las Vegas. The fire started on Friday, July 26, 2024, near Baker, California, and led to a complete shutdown of the northbound lanes for about 44 hours. This caused major traffic disruptions, with motorists experiencing long delays and being advised to seek alternate routes.

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Sources:

www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/i-15-reopens-after-44-hour-closure-truck-fire-is-still-burning/ar-BB1qHE9t

www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-nevada/i-15-traffic-nightmare-ends-as-northbound-lanes-open-some-44-hours-after-crash-fire-3102808/

www.vvdailypress.com/story/news/fire/2024/07/27/freeway-connecting-california-to-las-vegas-still-shut-down-as-of-saturday/74570357007/


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