Lanes reopen after vehicle fire in Caldecott Tunnel stops traffic on Highway 24
Car catches fire inside Caldecott Tunnel
The CHP says a car is reportedly on fire in the Caldecott Tunnel connecting Alameda and Contra Costa Counties in the East Bay. This story is developing.
ORINDA, Calif. - A vehicle fire halted traffic in the Caldecott Tunnel late Wednesday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The fire was reported at around 4:19 p.m. on the eastbound side of Highway 24, in bore 1 of the tunnel.
The CHP Oakland division told KTVU the car involved was an SUV, and the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames.
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Officials said the car was unoccupied as all the occupants were able to escape. It's unclear how many people were in the car.
All lanes reopened by 7:10 p.m., officials said.
The Caldecott Tunnel connects Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
The Source: The California Highway Patrol