Dawn revealed twisted guardrails and blackened, chipped concrete at an Interstate 10 overpass in an industrial zone. The California Department of Transportation sent personnel to inspect the road, with diversions set up to ease snarled up traffic. Firefighters assess the damage from the blaze under Interstate 10 (Richard Vogel/AP)The affected part of Interstate 10, which runs east-west, was expected to be closed for at least 24 hours, authorities said. Democratic governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency and directed the state Department of Transportation to request assistance from the federal government. Fire department spokeswoman Margaret Stewart said no injuries from the fire had been reported.

Source: The Times November 12, 2023 10:10 UTC