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Almond-Laden Truck Blaze Closes Westbound I-580 After Spreading to Vegetation

Firefighters halted flames after they scorched three acres of roadside brush in a swift interagency operation.

Firefighters battle a truck fire on Interstate 580 in Alameda County. (July 18, 2025)
A fire sparked by a semitruck hauling almonds halted westbound traffic on the Altamont Pass around 4:30 a.m. on July 18. 
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Overview

  • The California Highway Patrol arrived at 4:39 a.m. after a big rig hauling almonds caught fire near Grant Line Road.
  • The blaze spread into three acres of dry roadside vegetation before firefighters halted forward progress by about 6:40 a.m.
  • CAL FIRE SCU, Alameda County Fire Department and CHP crews worked in unified command to contain the flames.
  • Westbound I-580 has been closed since 6:23 a.m., resulting in significant traffic backups and recommended detours.
  • No injuries have been reported, and motorists are advised to follow alternate routes while the scene is cleared.