Semi-truck fire causes traffic chaos on I-15 near Valley of Fire

A semi-truck caught fire on Interstate 15 near Valley of Fire Highway on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. (Regional Transportation Commission)

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By Taylor Lane / Las Vegas Review-Journal

August 28, 2023 - 3:43 pm

Updated August 28, 2023 - 3:59 pm

A semi-truck caught fire around 2:30 p.m. Monday afternoon on southbound Interstate 15 near Valley of Fire Highway.

All lanes of the interstate, about 35 miles northeast of Las Vegas, were blocked near the fire, the Regional Transportation Commission said in a post.

Nevada State Police said there were no injuries in the fire or a hazmat crew on scene. The cause of the truck fire is unknown, NSP said.

Contact Taylor Lane at tlane@reviewjournal.com.

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