Brush and Vehicle Fires Disrupt California Traffic

Multiple incidents involving vehicle fires have caused significant traffic disruptions in California. A fire ignited after a crash involving a big rig on the 5 Freeway north of Los Angeles, leading to the Moto Fire spreading across 20 acres and resulting in closed lanes and heavy traffic delays. In Santa Rosa, the Slusser Fire has delayed traffic on River Road due to vegetation burning uphill. Additionally, a car fire on Highway 101 near Cuesta Grade caused a fuel leak into a nearby creek, prompting emergency responses and further traffic slowdowns. While firefighters were able to extinguish the small vegetation fire caused by the vehicle fire on Highway 101 quickly, the area continued to experience lingering delays. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in any of the incidents.