The fire then spread to the vegetation, leading to heavy smoke in the area. Officials have shut down all westbound traffic on ...

One lane of westbound Interstate 580 at the Altamont Pass reopened Friday, after an big-rig fire led to a closure of the ...

A big rig hauling almonds caught fire and caused traffic backups Friday morning in Alameda County near Altamont, affiliate KTVU reported. Three acres of nearby vegetation also burned before crews ...