Overview

• The fire began around 5:15 p.m. Sunday when a westbound SUV caught fire on I-580 near Eden Canyon Road.
• The lone driver escaped unharmed before flames spread into adjacent grassland and hillside.
• California Highway Patrol has closed all westbound lanes of I-580 to ensure safe working conditions for responders.
• Air tankers and helicopters joined ground crews to keep the blaze from reaching nearby structures.
• This incident adds to a string of vehicle-induced roadside fires that highlight the risks posed by dry grass along California highways in summer.