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Semi-truck crash causes fire on eastbound I-90 in Kittitas County Tuesday

Sep 30, 2026, 8:18 AM

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Upper Kittitas County firefighters and paramedics fight a fire that was started from a semi-truck crash on eastbound I-90 Tuesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy of Upper Kittitas County Firefighters and Paramedics IAFF Local 4880)

(Photo courtesy of Upper Kittitas County Firefighters and Paramedics IAFF Local 4880)

A single semi-truck crashed on eastbound I-90 Tuesday afternoon, causing a fire.

The crash happened near milepost 54.5 in upper Kittitas County just after 12 p.m. Firefighters and paramedics from IAFF Local 4880 Snoqualmie Pass and UKC Medic One responded to the scene.

“One patient was treated for minor injuries,” Upper Kittitas County Firefighters and Paramedics IAFF Local 4880 stated.

The crash closed multiple lanes.

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