Semi-Truck Fire Closes I-80 in Utah

On Monday night, a semi-truck trailer caught fire on Interstate 80 in Salt Lake City, leading to the closure of all westbound lanes. The fire was reported near 5600 West, and the Utah Highway Patrol confirmed that the truck's cab was successfully detached from the trailer, which was loaded with wheat, and there were no injuries. Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, multiple incidents involving semi-truck fires also caused significant traffic disruptions, with northbound lanes of U.S. 95 and Interstate 11 shut down at Charleston Boulevard. Fire crews responded promptly to extinguish the fires, but it remained unclear what caused these incidents. Authorities advised motorists to seek alternate routes while cleanup efforts were underway. Both events highlight ongoing challenges with highway safety related to commercial vehicles.