Bay bridge articles

  • Vehicle engulfed in flames on Bay Bridge

    SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A vehicle caught fire on the Bay Bridge on Tuesday, the California Highway Patrol said. Officials shared the news at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday, saying a “f
  • Car fire on Bay Bridge delays traffic

    Traffic was delayed after a car caught fire on the Bay Bridge on Tuesday morning.The car had been "fully engulfed" by the fire, according to the California Highway Patrol. Multiple lanes heading into San Francisco were temporarily shut down due to the flaming car near Treasure Island on the span. At about 11:30 a.m., there were still lanes closed to traffic as firefighters and a tow truck dealt with the wreckage. The California Highway Patrol warned that there would be traffic delays.It's...
  • Car catches fire on westbound Bay Bridge, creating traffic jam

    Westbound Interstate 80 on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge fully reopened just before noon Tuesday after lanes were closed due to car fire, the California Highway Patrol said. CHP spokesperson Mark Andrews said the fire was first reported west of Treasure Island at 10:43 a.m. "The car had unknown mechanical issues," Andrews said. "The driver came to a stop, and the vehicle became fully engulfed in flames." All lanes were temporarily closed before CHP implemented a partial closure and then...