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Tesla Semi Catches Fire on I-880 in Hayward, California

📍 Not a Tesla App October 28, 2026 at 04:26 PM

A Tesla Semi caught fire on Tuesday evening on Interstate 880 in Hayward, California, shutting down the freeway for hours. The fire started around 5:35 p.m. in the southbound lanes near Route 92. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) closed both directions between Winton Avenue and Route 92 due to the risk of hazardous smoke. No one was hurt, and no other vehicles were involved. Northbound lanes reopened at 8:40 p.m., and southbound lanes around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday. The lithium battery fire was very difficult to put out; officials initially warned it could burn for 15 to 18 hours.…

Lithium battery fire closed I-880 in Hayward for about 10 hours; no injuries.
Original Semi design, not the refreshed model; Tesla has not stated a cause.

🔎 Why it matters: Unlike the August 2024 fire on I-80, which followed a crash into a tree, this Semi fire involved no collision. The cause remains unconfirmed, and the investigation will likely focus on the battery pack and high-voltage system.

📈 Upside: Not applicable.

📉 Risk: Without a prior crash, the investigation must review the battery pack and high-voltage system, while Tesla has not yet issued a statement.

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Tesla Semi Catches Fire on I-880 in Hayward, California

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