Update: Roadway reopens after semi-truck catches on fire near Parkland Saturday morning
A roadway near Parkland is closed after a semi-truck caught fire Saturday morning.
The fire caused state Route 512 westbound at milepost 3.71 near Portland Avenue East to close at 9:48 a.m. All traffic must exit to Portland Avenue, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
10:25 a.m. update: One lane has reopened. Drivers should expect heavy traffic through the area.
10:30 a.m. update: The fire is out and a tow truck was called to the scene. The driver was able to make it out of the truck safety and there are no reported injuries, Washington State Patrol Trooper John Dattilo told The News Tribune.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
This story was originally published July 27, 2024 at 10:21 AM.
Puneet Bsanti
The News Tribune