Tesla semi fire shuts down entire interstate due to potential risk of chemical smoke

HAYWORD, Calif. (Storyful/CBS Newspath/WKRC) – A Tesla semi fire shut down an entire interstate on Tuesday.

A Tesla semi-trailer caught fire on Interstate 880 in Hayward, California, on Oct. 27, forcing the closure of northbound and southbound lanes.

The California Highway Patrol announced a complete shutdown because of the potential risk from hazardous chemical smoke. The cause of the fire was not immediately known.

Video from Kandice Wu shows flames and smoke rising from the burning semi-trailer in the middle of the interstate.

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