A truck overturned on I-15 near Baker, California late Friday night or early Saturday morning and its cargo of lithium-ion batteries burst into flames. While the fire was successfully extinguished it reappeared and as of Saturday morning continued to burn. The northbound lanes of I-15, the main route between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, remained closed and traffic was being rerouted.
While other products present dangers while in transit, lithium-ion devices appear to be more hazardous than petroleum or even explosive cargoes. A federal government, led by Pete Buttigieg, devoted to our safety and happiness, should quickly solve the challenge of burning batteries.
It's re-opened, at least in part, but the fire goes on, over 55 hours later.
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