Big rig fire destroys truck east of Coachella
Authorities are on scene of a big rig on fire on the shoulder of the I-10 east near the Cactus City rest area.
The fire was reported about 1:15 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 10 near the Cactus City Rest Area.
No injuries were reported in connection with the fire, which led fire crews to briefly shut down both eastbound lanes to prevent danger to passing motorists.
The fire was contained just before 2 p.m. and the left lane was reopened, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The right lane remained blocked, with traffic backed up for about two miles. Authorities say it will reopen around 4 p.m.
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