Car Catches Fire on Northbound I-15 Near Oak Hill Road, Slows Traffic, Spreads to Vegetation

CAJON PASS, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A sedan caught fire in the center divider of the northbound I-15 freeway Tuesday afternoon, April 22, 2025, causing delays for commuters heading through the Cajon Pass.

The incident was reported at about 1:51 p.m. in the area between State Route 138 and Oak Hill Road, according to the California Highway Patrol logs. Witnesses described seeing flames coming from the engine compartment of a gray sedan parked in the center divider.

According to the logs, people were able to safely exit the vehicle. San Bernardino County Fire were dispatched to the scene with multiple units. The fire was officially dispatched at 1:52 p.m., with resources quickly en route.

Motorists traveling north through the Cajon Pass experienced delays as a result of the fire and emergency response. As of 2:00 p.m., traffic remained backed up with congestion stretching from just south of Oak Hill Road.

CHP incident logs later indicated that the fire began to spread into nearby vegetation along the center divider.

The incident occurred as the High Desert region experienced gusty winds on Tuesday afternoon, raising concerns about fire spread and visibility for northbound drivers.

Photos and video shared by passing drivers showed visible flames engulfing the front end of the vehicle.

No injuries were immediately reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.