
Earlier today, a semi-truck fire temporarily shut down northbound lanes on I-11 at Eastern Avenue, disrupting the morning commute for many Las Vegas drivers. The fire, which started around 4:45 a.m., prompted a quick response from Las Vegas Fire & Rescue and Nevada State Police. A state trooper first spotted the vehicle, fully engulfed in flames, on the Eastern Avenue on-ramp leading to the northbound I-11 corridor, as reported by FOX5 Vegas.
The semi-truck, carrying garbage collected from the Henderson area on its way to a disposal site, was involved in the fire. Despite the disruption and potential hazards, the section of I-11 between Charleston and Eastern was reopened around 6:30 a.m. after crews quickly cleared the truck from the freeway. This prompt response helped minimize the impact on traffic along the busy route.
Confirming the reopening of the lanes, a statement from the Highway Patrol to News 3 LV reported that all lanes were operational by approximately 6:40 a.m. The details regarding the cause of the fire have not yet been clearly determined, with the situation still under investigation.