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Truck Carrying Cat Litter Catches Fire On WB I-80 At Blue Canyon

PLACER COUNTY (CBS13) — A semi-truck carrying cat litter caught fire on westbound Interstate 80 Wednesday afternoon.

The fire was reported just after 4 p.m. near Drum Forebay. Placer County firefighters responded to the scene to extinguish the fire and help remove the trailer.

big rig 1 - CHP Gold Run
(credit: CHP Gold Run)

The westbound lanes were closed as crews worked. The far left lane reopened around 5:30 p.m.

big rig 2 - CHP Gold Run
(credit: CHP Gold Run)

No injuries were reported in the fire.

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