Northbound I-280 reopened in San Jose after tanker fire

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
1 lane open on northbound I-280 in San Jose after tanker fire
Both directions of Interstate 280 were closed for a while Wednesday night between Saratoga Avenue and Lawrence Expressway in San Jose after a big rig caught fire.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- Both directions of Interstate 280 have reopened between Saratoga Avenue and Lawrence Expressway in San Jose after a big rig caught fire Wednesday night.

Officials say the tanker was carrying gasoline but the tank was not damaged. The fire started at the back tires.

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