Early Thursday morning, a semi tractor-trailer caught fire under the Interstate 15 bridge at Mercy Road and Scripps Poway Parkway, according to California Highway Patrol. The incident took place at around 5:30 a.m.
Upon arriving at the scene, the driver mentioned that he had pulled over in the Miramar Ranch North area due to the check battery light coming on. He stepped away from the vehicle to speak with someone and when he returned, he found the semi tractor-trailer in flames. He quickly called for help, and firefighters promptly arrived to extinguish the fire.
Even at 6:20 a.m., smoke was still visible coming from the engine of the semi tractor-trailer. As a result, both areas of the roadway were closed for the response, causing delays for morning commuters.
It is important for drivers to pay attention to warning lights on their vehicles and to pull over safely if they notice any issues. In this case, the quick thinking of the driver in calling for help prevented a potentially more severe situation.
Fires involving semi tractor-trailers can be dangerous and require swift action to prevent them from spreading. Firefighters did a commendable job in extinguishing the blaze before it caused more damage.
As this is a developing story, stay tuned for further updates on the situation. Remember to drive safely and stay alert on the roads to avoid such incidents.
