Semi-truck trailer fire on Highway 101 in Santa Maria
October 6, 2026
By KAREN VELIE
A semi-truck trailer burning on southbound Highway 101 in Santa Maria led to the closure of mutiple lanes of traffic on Tuesday morning, according to the CHP.
Shortly after 1:20 a.m., a driver transporting 35,000 pounds of produce reported the semi-truck trailer on fire near Alisos Canyon Road. The driver was able to disconnect the trailer and move the truck.
Officers temporarily closed four lanes of traffic.
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