Crime & Safety

Truck Fire Results In "Total Loss," Huge Backup On 405

Driver escapes without injury.

A semi truck fire slowed traffic to a crawl Monday afternoon along northbound Interstate 405 at the SE 112th Avenue SE off ramp.

Renton Fire and Emergency Services sent two engines; Bellevue Fire also responded according to fire officials.

There were no reported injuries, but the semi truck cab was a total loss, officials said.

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