(KTLA-TV) |
ELYSIAN PARK, Calif. -- A big rig fire forced the closure of all northbound lanes of the 5 Freeway in the Elysian Park area this morning.
The cab of the truck was seen burning around 7:30 a.m. along the northbound shoulder, near the Glendale (2) Freeway.
All northbound lanes were blocked off while firefighters worked to put out the flames, leaving traffic backed up for miles.
The cab portion of the truck was completely destroyed. It was not immediately known if there were any injuries.
The fire appeared to be under control within 15 minutes, and at least two northbound lanes had reopened shortly before 8 a.m.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
The cab of the truck was seen burning around 7:30 a.m. along the northbound shoulder, near the Glendale (2) Freeway.
All northbound lanes were blocked off while firefighters worked to put out the flames, leaving traffic backed up for miles.
The cab portion of the truck was completely destroyed. It was not immediately known if there were any injuries.
The fire appeared to be under control within 15 minutes, and at least two northbound lanes had reopened shortly before 8 a.m.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
