Minivan Fire in Caldecott Tunnel Halts Eastbound Traffic on Highway 24

The blaze, which occurred during the morning commute, led to temporary closures but resulted in no injuries.

A minivan caught fire inside the Caldecott Tunnel's eastbound Bore 1 on Highway 24 around 9:53 a.m. Monday morning.
Emergency crews extinguished the fire by 11 a.m., and the vehicle was towed out of the tunnel shortly afterward.
Both eastbound bores were initially closed, causing significant traffic delays, but one bore reopened by 10:36 a.m.
The driver of the minivan was reportedly rescued by a passerby who transported them to safety; no injuries were reported.
Officials confirmed no structural damage to the tunnel but highlighted the dangers posed by fires in confined spaces.