Truck catches fire on eastbound lanes of Bay Bridge

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Monday, November 5, 2018
Truck catches fire on eastbound lanes of Bay Bridge
Drivers experienced a major backup on the eastbound lanes of the Bay Bridge Sunday night after a truck caught fire.

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Drivers experienced a major backup on the eastbound lanes of the Bay Bridge Sunday night after a truck caught fire.

The fire was first reported around 10:30 p.m. Officials say the blaze started on the driver's side front tire and spread to the rest of the vehicle.

Thankfully the driver was able to pull to the right-hand side of the bridge and no injuries were reported.

Crews responded to the fire around 10:45 p.m.