Tanker Truck Cabin Fire Shuts Down 14 Freeway in Newhall

Newhall, Los Angeles County, CA: A tanker truck cabin was fully engulfed in flames Monday night, Aug. 22, prompting closure of lanes on the Antelope Valley (14) Freeway as firefighters responded to the scene to extinguish the fire.

California Highway Patrol issued a SigAlert shortly after 10:30 p.m. for the closure of all northbound lanes on the 14 Freeway in the Newhall Avenue area in Santa Clarita. The closure was for an unknown period of time and motorists were advised to avoid the area.

City News Service contributed to this report.

Video: Oscar Sol, Photojournalist / KNN