Big-Rig Fire Temporarily Shuts Down San Mateo Bridge

A big-rig fire temporarily blocked both lanes of the San Mateo Bridge early Tuesday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The big-rig was resting off the bridge just east of Foster City Boulevard, but the incident, which was called in at 3:24 a.m., forced officials to close both sides of the bridge at 3:34 a.m., according to officials.
Eastbound lanes were reopened at 4:07 a.m., according to officials. Westbound lanes were completely reopened just after 5 a.m.
No injuries were reported, according to officials.
The big-rig was hauling food products, but it is not clear what exactly was in the trailer.

A big-rig fire temporarily blocked both directions of the San Mateo Bridge early Tuesday, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The big-rig was resting off the bridge just east of Foster City Boulevard, but the incident, which was called in at 3:24 a.m., forced officials to close both sides of the bridge at 3:34 a.m., according to officials.

Eastbound lanes were reopened at 4:07 a.m., according to officials. Westbound lanes were completely reopened just after 5 a.m.

No injuries were reported, according to officials.

The big-rig was hauling food products, but it is not clear what exactly was in the trailer.

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