PENDLETON, OR — I-84 westbound was shut down just east of Pendleton on Sunday afternoon as firefighters worked to extinguish a truck and trailer fire.
A commercial truck was westbound on Interstate 84 when the driver noticed the brakes smoking and catching fire.
The driver and passenger were unable to put out the fire.
According to a witness, the vehicles became fully engulfed and diesel tanks exploded.
The fire caused extensive damage. ODOT was on scene to coordinate vehicle removal which may take place this (Monday) morning.
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