Multiple Fires Cause Traffic and Evacuations

Multiple fires have occurred across various locations, impacting traffic and necessitating extensive firefighting efforts. In St. George, a truck fire on northbound I-15 required lane closures but was quickly contained with no injuries. In Oakland, a person was detained for allegedly starting vegetation fires along I-880 using a blowtorch, causing significant traffic disruptions. Lake Elsinore faced a large brush fire that burned over 60 acres near the 15 Freeway, with forward progress now halted. In Hawaii, multiple brush fires in Maui have led to road closures and voluntary evacuations, with the most significant blaze in Upper Kula burning 574 acres and being 80% contained.