Crime & Safety

Fuel Spill, Big-Rig Fire On I-580 in Dublin: All Lanes Reopened

An estimated 80-100 gallons of diesel fuel spilled in the roadway.

The fire was reported at about 6:45 a.m. near Schaefer Ranch Road.
The fire was reported at about 6:45 a.m. near Schaefer Ranch Road. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

DUBLIN, CA — A big-rig leaked fuel and caught fire on westbound Interstate Highway 580 in Dublin on Monday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The vehicle fire was reported at about 6:45 a.m. near Schaefer Ranch Road and the flames spread to some brush nearby, CHP officials said.

An estimated 80-100 gallons of diesel fuel spilled in the roadway.

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The two right lanes of westbound Highway 580 closed while crews respond to the scene, according to the CHP. All lanes reopened just before 2 p.m.

There were no immediate reports of injuries.

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—Bay City News