US 50 reopens after big rig fire near Kyburz

KYBURZ, Calif. (KOLO) - 6:10 P.M. UPDATE: Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol report U.S. 50 has reopened.

ORIGINAL STORY: Expect delays on Highway 50 in El Dorado County while crews respond to a fire.

According to California Highway Patrol, Highway 50 is shut down in both directions just east of Kyburz.

Investigators said a big rig is on fire as well as nearby vegetation.

Drivers are advised to use an alternate route. According to Caltrans, you can detour off onto Highway 49 in Placerville or Sly Park Road in Pollock Pines.

Semi truck fire has closed Highway 50 in @CountyElDorado near the town of Kyburz in the Sierra. The fire has spread into @EldoradoNF. No detour is available and there is no ETO. @CHPPlacerville pic.twitter.com/hbK9xpeOm0
— Caltrans District 3 (@CaltransDist3) July 1, 2022