Semi-truck fire in Pierce County prompts lane closures
Aug 19, 2019, 6:56 AM | Updated: 6:59 am
A semi truck caught fire in Pierce County. (Central Pierce Fire and Rescue)
(Central Pierce Fire and Rescue)
A brush fire burned early Monday along SR 512 in Pierce County after a semi-truck caught fire, prompting lane closures.
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According to the Department of Transportation, the truck caught fire around 2 a.m. on SR 512 eastbound near Portland Avenue East. The driver was transported to a nearby hospital.
The fire prompted closure of eastbound lanes and some westbound lanes. At 6 a.m., the eastbound lanes were still blocked. Westbound lanes reopened around 4 a.m.
Drivers should find alternate routes for their commute.
No word yet on what caused the fire.
Pictures from the early morning semi crash on EAST BOUND SR 512 in Parkland. Cause of the crash is being investigated by state patrol. Driver transported to ER, thankfully no major injuries. pic.twitter.com/o6XxBO2skg
— Central Pierce Fire & Rescue (@CentralPierce) August 19, 2019
