Vehicle fire causing heavy traffic on the NB-15 in the cajon pass

CAJON PASS, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A vehicle fire on the northbound I-15 prompted authorities to issue a Sig Alert Monday afternoon.

It happened at about 4:34 pm on the I-15, just north of the Kenwood Avenue in the cajon pass.

According to the California Highway Patrol incident logs, a brown van was on fire in the no. 4 lane. The occupants were reported to be out of the vehicle.

San Bernardino County Firefighters arrived on scene and located the van fully engulfed and blocking three lanes.

Officials said the no 3-5 lanes just north of Kenwood Avenue will be closed for approximately 30 minutes. Prompting a Sig Alert to be issued at 4:56 pm.

Traffic is gridlocked at the 15/215 interchange. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.

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